Senior Payroll Analyst, Australia (9-month FTC)
Pacific Life ReSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted November 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Pacific Life Re values diversity and inclusion, and provides a healthy work-life balance with a range of employee benefits and social activities.
Job Description
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees based in Australia, with a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax obligations, and superannuation requirements.
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
Benefits
- 20+5 days of annual leave with option to buy more days
- Fertility leave
- Generous enhanced parental leave
- Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)/Income Protection (IP)
- Subsidized gym membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Time off for volunteering
- Charitable matching of employee donations