Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll services for employees across Australia and New Zealand.Working closely with Human Resources, payroll teams and external providers, you'll support key areas including compensation, benefits, time management and employee enquiries.
As part of a collaborative regional and global team, you'll also support the Payroll Team Leader and help deliver a seamless, positive payroll experience for employees in Australia and New Zealand.Key Responsibilities:Manage accurate and timely end-to-end payroll administration for corporate and retail employees across Australia and New ZealandProcess variable payments, deductions, leave, terminations and off-cycle payroll adjustmentsComplete payroll validation, reconciliations, exception reviews and control checks to ensure payroll outputs are accurate, compliant and fully supportedApply relevant legislation, payroll requirements and company policies, escalating risks or compliance concerns when neededSupport statutory, compliance and year-end activities, including PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll, superannuation, KiwiSaver, payroll tax, reporting and auditsAssist with time and attendance processes, employee benefits, payroll projects and the implementation of current HR programsContribute to payroll system improvements, testing, parallel payroll runs and system validationIdentify process risks and improvement opportunities that strengthen payroll controls, service quality and operational efficiencyMaintain accurate payroll procedures, work instructions and supporting documentationBuild solid working relationships with Human Resources, employees, external providers and relevant government authoritiesTake ownership of payroll enquiries and cases from initial review through to resolution, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-upSupport additional payroll activities and country-specific requirements as business needs evolveKPIs:Accurate, complete and on-time payroll delivery against agreed service standardsTimely resolution and escalation of payroll exceptions,



employee enquiries and payroll casesCompletion of statutory, compliance, audit and year-end activities within required deadlinesAccurate and up-to-date payroll procedures and supporting documentationSuccessful delivery of agreed payroll process improvements and system changesKey Relationships:InternalHuman ResourcesFinanceTalent AcquisitionProcurementCompensation and BenefitsRegional and global payroll teamsExternalPayroll and employee benefits providersSuperannuation, insurance and KiwiSaver providersGovernment and regulatory authoritiesExternal auditorsTax and compliance advisersKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong practical knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll operations, legislation and compliance requirementsExperience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex or high-volume environmentGood understanding of PAYG, Single Touch Payroll, superannuation, payroll tax and year-end reportingUnderstanding of the General Retail Industry Award and its payroll implications, including ordinary hours, overtime, penalty rates, allowances and leaveRetail payroll experience, including time and attendance, allowances, penalty rates, overtime, leave and termination paymentsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience reconciling large volumes of payroll data and investigating discrepanciesExperience using payroll, Human Resources, workforce management or employee case management systems.
Exposure to platforms such as SAP, SuccessFactors, Kronos, Datacom or ServiceNow would be beneficialStrong attention to detail, numerical capability and analytical problem-solving skillsA proactive and customer-focused approach, with the ability to take ownership of issues through to resolutionStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently,



manage competing priorities and meet payroll deadlinesA continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on strengthening controls and simplifying processesRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:At least three years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll experience across both Australia and New ZealandStrong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation, compliance requirements and employment practicesStrong understanding of Fair Work requirements and the General Retail Industry AwardExperience managing key payroll activities, including payroll tax, superannuation, KiwiSaver, Single Touch Payroll, year-end processing, audits and remediationExperience supporting both corporate and retail employee populations is highly regardedAT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE.
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📌 Senior Specialist, Payroll (Melbourne)
🏢 Adidas
📍 Melbourne