Payroll Analyst

What You’ll Do We have a full‑time permanent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to play an integral role in leading the compliance requirements for the Payroll Accounting function. The Payroll Analyst will provide governance for the People & Culture operation to ensure legislation policies and processes are compliant. This role is a hybrid work opportunity where you will be required to work across our Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park offices as well as some work from home. Responsibilities Lead the compliance requirements for the Payroll Accounting function ensuring all legislation policies and processes are up‑to‑date and followed. Work closely with the Payroll Manager and the Employee Relations team to interpret and implement legislative changes including EBA updates, salary adjustments, allowances, and entitlements. Oversee payroll processing to ensure compliance with National Employment Standards, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements across multiple group entities. Manage payroll audits, policy reviews, and ensure regular checklists are in place for data accuracy. Drive key projects such as the Same Day Super initiative and lead end‑of‑month and end‑of‑financial‑year FBT and group tax payroll processes. Provide support for Corporate payroll and backfill for payroll officer roles during periods of absence or peak times. Undertake audits, reconciliations and manage payroll tax at multi‑entity and state levels. Foster stakeholder relationships across the business and contribute to team development activities. What You’ll Bring Minimum 3 years experience in accounting with a relevant tertiary qualification. At least 5 years experience in payroll with demonstrated expertise in payroll tax processing across multiple entities and states. Advanced investigative and reconciliation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Developed written and verbal communication skills. Exposure to and understanding of People & HR Systems (preferred, not essential). Benefits Progressive flexibility leave and well‑being benefits to balance all of life's priorities. Travel discounts on SIXT car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award‑winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts. Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance and discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants, and much more. Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel. Grow, progress, or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us. Know You Belong We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI community and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team. As part of our recruitment process successful applicants will be required to complete pre‑employment checks. Join the NRMA and grow your career with us. Apply now; we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time Key Skills Data Entry, Paychex, QuickBooks, Accounting, 10 Key Calculator, Paylocity, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, ADP, Administrative Experience, Human Resources, Bookkeeping Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr