Senior Payroll Analyst, Australia (9-month FTC) at Pacific Life

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Australian payroll processing
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and payroll tax
  • Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar)
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized and capable of working under time constraints to meet tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to manage or contribute to projects and change initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll for Australian employees in compliance with Fair Work Act, ATO regulations, and superannuation laws
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
  • Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
  • Liaise with external payroll providers and government agencies
  • Respond to employee queries regarding pay, tax, and leave entitlements
  • Support audits and reporting requirements
  • Support benefits administration processes, including enrolment, changes etc
  • Safeguard payroll transactions by maintaining strict confidentiality with all payroll data including personal or sensitive employee information
  • Ensure that internal controls and standards are complied with for all payroll processes
  • Provide contingency support for other Payroll locations (e.g., Singapore, Korea)
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and enhance service delivery
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to implement system or policy changes impacting payroll
  • Participate in or lead payroll-related projects focused on process improvement, automation, and compliance
  • Support ad hoc projects/duties as required to support the wider Payroll or People Operations Teams

Skills

Australian Payroll
Fair Work Act
ATO Regulations
Superannuation
Payroll Processing
Payroll Reconciliation
Employee Data Management
Payroll Compliance
Benefits Administration
Payroll Audits
Process Improvement
Payroll Automation

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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