Payroll Specialist

About Suntory Oceania

Suntory Oceania unites the best beverage brands from Australia and New Zealand, forming a dominant multi-beverage enterprise. With 40 leading brands such as Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark®, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, the company operates through five distribution centers, two local manufacturing facilities, and a workforce exceeding 1,500 employees. Its fully integrated supply chain empowers innovation and craftsmanship to pioneer new beverage experiences.

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in the People Excellence team, ensuring timely and precise payroll processing alongside delivering exceptional service across the business. Responsibilities include comprehensive payroll administration, data integrity maintenance, compliance adherence, stakeholder query management, and supporting continuous improvement and annual processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processing accurately and promptly in collaboration with outsourced payroll providers.
• Manage employee lifecycle events, including onboarding, changes, and terminations.
• Maintain and update payroll records, master data, and documentation.
• Reconcile payroll data across multiple systems and assist with payroll-related payments.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, policies, and audit standards.
• Provide payroll-related support and reporting for People & Culture, Finance, and other departments.
• Address payroll queries by delivering attentive customer service.
• Contribute ideas and participate in payroll projects, process enhancements, and self-service initiatives.
• Support month-end activities, annual payroll routines, and generate ad hoc reports.

Candidate Profile

We seek a detail-focused payroll professional who values accuracy, excels under pressure, and enjoys collaborative problem-solving. An ideal candidate manages priorities proactively and embraces continuous process improvement.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processing within the Australian environment.
• Experience utilizing time and attendance systems effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and award interpretation.
• Strong customer orientation paired with excellent communication abilities.
• Advanced numerical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail with capability to handle high-volume workload efficiently.
• A resilient and positive attitude focused on solution-finding.
• Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive payroll information.

Preferred Experience

• Prior involvement with outsourcing payroll and using ADP Payforce.
• Familiarity with UKG (Kronos) and SAP systems.
• Knowledge of New Zealand payroll regulations.
• Experience managing superannuation and payroll tax matters.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and access to global learning and development programs.
• Competitive incentives recognizing outstanding performance.
• Inclusive parental leave policies for all caregivers, including phased return-to-work support.
• Flexible work schedules supporting hybrid arrangements.
• Volunteer leave enabling contributions to community initiatives.
• Annual paid day off on your birthday (Suntory Day).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

Suntory is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals can fully express their identities regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any protected characteristic. The company encourages applicants with various backgrounds and experiences to apply and strives to make recruitment and interview processes as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Join Us

Become a valued member of Suntory Oceania and actively contribute to inspiring exceptional employee experiences throughout Australia and New Zealand, embodying our mission of Growing for Good.