Senior Payroll Analyst - 18 month FTC

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. The role involves managing payroll responsibilities for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and improving payroll systems. The company emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and offers flexible work options, including remote work. Candidates should have a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning to contribute to the company's future.
Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to join us an 18 month Fixed term contract to support our payroll function for Australia & New Zealand.

This role requires a multifaceted skill set and a keen eye for detail to manage diverse payroll responsibilities while ensuring effective communication with a strong focus on discretion and confidentiality. You will utilise payroll outcomes to consider opportunities for improvement.

This Role Will Include
• Overseeing critical areas such as child support, garnishee, IRD arrears, and ACC unpaid leave. You'll drive accuracy in reporting by managing Super, STP, and ensuring an error-free log.
• Handling reporting and administration tasks related to Workers' Compensation, Jury Duty, and Novated Leasing.
• Responsible for handling Payroll Tax including data reconciliation ensuring precision through thorough data reconciliation for the correct capture of components.
• Managing IRD Arrears, ACC unpaid leave, IRD lodgement of gross wages and managing the reconciliation of negative values and and steering the Quarterly Employment Survey for New Zealand
• Working and engaging with the key stakeholders across the business to help improve and further develop the payroll systems functionality and capability.
• Providing guidance and support to AGSS Shared Payroll Service, solving problems independently and swiftly.
• Lead strategic and change management initiatives to improve the payroll function on an ongoing basis.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As well as significant experience in a similar role. Specifically:
• Demonstrated experience interpreting payroll outcomes, reviewing internal processes, and harness a sound understanding of relevant awards and payroll legislative / regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to handle investigative tasks, audits, and complex payroll-related calculations.
• Experience with compliance portals (e.g., Proda, Superannuation Portals, Clearing Houses, State Payroll Tax Portals) is essential.
• Prior Professional Services industry experience preferred.
• Experience using Workday and SAP is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in various business systems and applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with v-lookups and formulas being highly desirable
• Ability to work with limited direction and complete required payroll processing / tasks within required deadlines.
• Considerable attention to detail and comfortable with change management.

Who is Aurecon?

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com