About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to join our ANZ HR team. Reporting to the ANZ HR Manager, you will support the delivery of payroll, HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and Workday administration across Australia and Recent Zealand. Working closely with our outsourced payroll provider (BIPO), you will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing while maintaining employee data integrity and delivering a seamless employee experience.

Key responsibilities
Manage the relationship with BIPO.
Review payroll inputs, reconciliations, and exception reports.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
Resolve payroll queries and support audits and compliance activities.
Manage onboarding, employment changes, leave administration, and offboarding.
Prepare employment contracts, variations, and employee communications.
Support annual remuneration and bonus review processes.
Act as a key contact for employee and manager HR/payroll enquiries.
Maintain accurate employee data and HR records in Workday.
Conduct data audits and support system enhancements and testing.

About you
Experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or HR Shared Services.




Experience managing outsourced payroll providers in Australia and/or New Zealand.
Solid understanding of payroll compliance and HR administration.
Hands-on Workday experience.
Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Robust stakeholder management and customer service capabilities.
Advanced Excel skills.
Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Commerce, or a related field (preferred).
Experience supporting regional or multi-country HR operations (preferred).
Exposure to HR reporting, HRIS management, and process improvement initiatives (preferred).

About us At Brenntag, you'll join a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, supporting a collaborative and high-performing HR team.

Benefits
Hybrid and flexible working
Great opportunity to broaden your HR career across payroll, HR operations, HRIS, reporting, and employee lifecycle management.
Additional annual Wellbeing Day
Life Insurance and Income Protection benefits
Supportive and inclusive culture
Exposure to regional and global HR projects
Mulgrave location with free undercover onsite parking
Attractive salary and annual bonus

📌 Hr Operations Specialist Mulgrave
🏢 Brenntag Pte
📍 Mulgrave