Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: Sydney, Brisbane 

Contract Type: Permanent , Full time or Part time 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Your Role

The Senior Payroll Analyst is an experienced member of the payroll team, who can operate with a high level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail whilst adhering to the compliance framework. They are tasked with performing a variety of payroll processing and associated activities, which include, but are not limited to:

• Processing of the monthly on cycle and weekly off cycles
• Investigation and rectify variances identified in the pay-to-pay and other Analysis reports
• Undertaken the submission of STP and PAYG remittances within the statutory timeframes
• Monitor data replication from SuccessFactors to SAP payroll and remediate failed workflows.
• Answer complex employee payroll enquiries, with a clear, concise, and timely responses.
• Validation of end of employment payments and the processing of complex termination payments
• Oversee and process all superannuation contributions including rejected contributions, Child Support deductions and third-party disbursements including Novated Leases.
• Participating in the testing of SAP enhancements, such as work schedules and upgrades.
• Investigate and provide insight with supporting calculations with respect to any overpayments.
• Overseeing the administration of the purchased leave program in the payroll system.
• Review and undertake leave balance reconciliations as required
• Undertake peer to peer review of outputs
• Maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the Talent Team

More About You

We welcome applicants who have:

• Minimum 5 years' payroll related experience
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, human resources, or preferably, Payroll Accreditation / Certificate IV or above.
• A proficient understanding and working knowledge of payroll-related legislation.
• Excellent numerical, analytical skills & meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in interpreting payroll results and discrepancy identification.
• Capable to perform manual pay calculations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative and productive approach to working in an agile team environment
• Highly self-motivated attitude, focused on providing a positive stakeholder experience.
• Effective time management skills with the capacity to multitask.
• Capability and adaptability to perform tasks in-office and in remote environments.
• Intermediate to Advance skill level in Microsoft Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
• Previous experience with SAP SuccessFactors and/or SAP payroll is highly desirable.

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Miriam.Harner@minterellison.com.