Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.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. This role is available on a full-time basis, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.

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.
• Administer the processing and reporting requirements of Government Paid Parental Leave
• 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
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with key stakeholders and teams

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.

How to apply

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.

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 all 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.