Senior Payroll Officer

About QIC As one of Australias leading institutional investment managers with more than $100 billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets. At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and communities. If we invest well, we will all do better together. Life at QIC We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities. Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People. Other reasons to join us: - Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged – certified Family Inclusive Workplace - Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year - Annual Fitness/home office reimbursement - Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance - 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave - Financial study assistance and study leave - Community leave for supporting the causes you love - Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth. At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team on 07 3360 3800. About the role Are you an innovative thinker ready to make a significant impact in your next role? If you have a knack for systems, we want to hear from you. We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our close-knit team. As a key member of our Payroll team, you will manage and execute end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees, and resolve any payroll-related issues efficiently. Key responsibilities - Manage global payroll operations for employees across multiple regions (Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Singapore and Denmark), ensuring accurate processing of end-of-month and end-of-year activities. - Perform complex payroll calculations, including terminations, redundancies, overpayments, and adjustments. - Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including statutory reporting and audit support. - Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns and oversee end-of-month and end-of-year reconciliations, including superannuation obligations. - Provide expert advice on payroll matters such as salary packaging, leave entitlements, and issue resolution, supporting the Finance Manager as required. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes and champion innovation, while providing additional support during peak periods and projects. About you You will be someone who actively engages with the business, a key escalation point, with a passion for efficient processing and driving outcomes. Ideally you will have a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, you will also likely have: - Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll delivery and governance for a large organization. - Experience with large payroll systems, ideally Oracle E-BusinessSuite or similar. - Strong team player, with experience handling complex payrolls and calculations. - High standard of accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. If you are a highly proactive and initiative-driven individual who can independently manage work commitments within a dynamic and flexible environment, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr