Payroll Officer - 12 month contract

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?

As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.

Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!
 

Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference  

It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.

As the Payroll Officer, you will be the subject matter expert in payroll processing, compliance, and analysis. You will ensure that all employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with relevant Australian laws and company policies. You will act as an intermediary between HR, finance, and external stakeholders, providing insights that support strategic decision-making.

You will be responsible for delivering the fortnightly end-to-end payroll cycle, managing adjustments (allowances, deductions, bulk payroll changes, exits, workers’ compensation), and periodic reconciliations and lodgements for payroll tax and superannuation. You’ll maintain current knowledge of PAYG, state taxes, superannuation, and evolving leave entitlements. The role involves building strong internal partnerships, fostering continuous learning within the payroll team and leading process-improvement initiatives. If you’re detail-focused, collaborative, and passionate about payroll excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an initial 12-month contract

Important to your success – let’s grow together

• Demonstrated experience in Australian payroll processing and administration, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation.


• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation, Fair Work Act, modern awards, taxation, and superannuation.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts in plain language.


• Experience using SAP, SuccessFactors, EC/ECP preferred.


• Intermediate to advanced excel skills.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of payroll processing and reporting.


• Tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, desirable.

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).


• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.


• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.


• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.


• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.


• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.


• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.


• We plant a tree for every new employee.


• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment. 
 

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.  
 

So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!