HR Operations & Payroll Specialist - Urgent Role

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an HR Operations & Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources Department, based in our Sydney office (on-site) on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the role will be responsible for providing human resource support and services to the departments & businesses within Australia Operations (160 people).  

We’re looking for someone with a solid payroll experience & great ER knowledge to meet the existing need within the team. Being a small team, we get involved in many different aspects of HR so there is plenty of opportunity for development within role. This position would suit someone who is keen to expand their knowledge and willing to learn. 

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and be the first point of contact for the HR team, providing guidance and support to the business on HR policies, systems, procedures, and practices relating to the employee lifecycle. Includes HRIS queries (Workday & ADP) recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, talent review, quarterly and annual promotions, compensation changes, training and development, performance management, time away from work etc. 
• Use your strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Awards, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Review, prepare and issue employee documentation, e.g. employment agreements, contract variations, employment letters. 
• Proactively and frequently collaborate with Payroll Administrator, Global Mobility, and Finance teams, as well as third parties, to

1. act as subject matter expert on Australian & NZ payroll, and 
2. ensure monthly pay (including shadow payroll) is accurate and compliant with statutory requirements. 
3. Complete  FBT reconciliations, EOFY Payroll Tax Reconciliation  EOFY payroll reporting, salary package deductions, superannuation, Payroll & Work Cover tax payments are submitted accurately and on time.  
4. Participate in payroll audits. 
5. Act as a local contact for payroll-related queries.
6. Undertake projects such as system updates/upgrades, data reviews, seeking efficiencies and improvements. 

• Partner with HRBP and others within broader global HR department on a wide variety of projects and activities such as WGEA reporting, review of employment agreements, engagement surveys, policy review and update, implementation of legislation changes, compensation and benefits benchmarking and new programs. 
• Maintaining employee records, HR databases and systems. Use this data and your analysis skills to solve questions from the business. 

About you:

• Tertiary study in HR/Business related field. 
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role/s. 
• In depth understanding of employment law and the legislative environment
• Good with numbers, data, and problem solving. 
• Experience and confidence with Australian payroll, payroll tax, WorkCover Insurance
• Love to collaborate and build great working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong listening, oral & written communication skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential and compassionate manner.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills. 
• Proactive and self-directed working style. 

Highly desired, but not required:

• Previous experience with Workday and ADP 
• HR Operations / Shared Service experience 
• Any accounting experience.
• Experience working in Financial or Professional services environment. 
• WHS knowledge/experience
• WGEA reporting experience.
• Knowledge of defined benefit superannuation plans. 

What is on offer:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Rich health and well-being programs,
• Volunteer days and so much more!

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We encourage you to apply and reach out for a conversation.

If you are interested in learning more about FM Global, our culture and some of our initiatives, don’t hesitate to visit the links below:

• Commercial Property Insurance | FM Global
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/fm-global/life/
• FM Global Resilience (youtube.com)
• Engineer Your Career at FM Global (youtube.com)