Payroll Specialist

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Job Description

Role Summary :

This role will demonstrate payroll professional with a track record in payroll processing and tax compliance in APAC region, specifically Australia. You shall be a passionate, self-starter, self-motivated and is a good team player. You will be a fantastic opportunity to help lead transformation, digitalization and automations of transactional processes with stakeholders across different regions.

You will report to the Payroll Manager. The role will streamline and strengthen Payroll operating rhythm while concurrently manage stakeholders and the team's continuous improvement projects.

What You'll Do :

• Process end-to-end payroll processing for Australia or New Zealand payroll with ADP Payforce. Experience in any other countries in APAC is a plus.
• Responsible for executing all the regular payroll, off cycle payroll, termination to all employees in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain employee records, onboarding, termination, leaves and variations accurately and timely
• Process superannuation, PAYG, leave and other statutory entitlements
• Submit STP reports and reconciliation for each payroll cycle
• Manage payroll tax calculation and lodgment and responsibility for year-end processing ensuring STP submission includes all data before finalization with tax authorities.
• Keep abreast of current payroll legislation and ensure payroll compliance for the country.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders (HR, Finance, Compliance) and third-party vendor, ensuring they meet performance standards and compliance requirements
• Keep documentation updated such Payroll Policy, Payroll Matrix and Process Note.
• Perform backup activities for peer.
• KPI management; including preparing relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Recommend continuous improvement project that enhance timely, responsive, accurate and well controlled service delivery and customer satisfaction ratings
• Act as the first level of point of contact for any escalated payroll issue in the team, Managing escalation independently and swiftly

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work / life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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