Payroll Specialist-Senior

Description

What you’ll be working on

Own the end‑to‑end payroll cycle with 100% accuracy and timeliness

• Deliver weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls using SAP and Kronos.
• Process all payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, deductions, garnishments, superannuation, and taxation.
• Ensure all payroll updates—new hires, terminations, pay changes—are processed correctly and on schedule.

Maintain full compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, awards, and taxation rules.
• Maintain complete, accurate payroll records and audit trails.
• Prepare payroll reports for HR, Finance, and management, ensuring financial transparency and audit readiness.

Lead accuracy, quality, and performance across the payroll team

• Mentor and support payroll team members, providing guidance on systems, processes, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and audit payroll transactions to ensure performance standards are consistently met.
• Support the final stages of the pay run process, validating data before payment release.

Resolve payroll issues with professionalism and strong stakeholder engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll queries, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Liaise with internal business partners, HR, Finance, and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues and maintain smooth operations.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, providing accurate updates to stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement and system optimisation

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce manual effort.
• Support the Payroll Manager with process improvement initiatives, project implementation, and ad hoc reporting.
• Stay current with payroll trends, legislative changes, and emerging technologies.

What you will bring to the team:

• Significant end‑to‑end Australian payroll experience within a large organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP; Kronos experience highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of payroll legislation, awards, taxation rules, and superannuation.
• Experience in payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines.

Why This Role Matters

Success in this position means employees are paid accurately, the business remains compliant, and the payroll function operates with efficiency and confidence. You’ll be a trusted expert, a mentor to others, and a key contributor to improving payroll operations across the organisation.

Interested?

Everyone at FedEx has a part to play. It’s about coming up with smart solutions, remaining resilient in the face of setbacks, and going above and beyond to get the job done. And whether you’re a business leader or delivery driver, you’ll be empowered to take responsibility and overcome each challenge in your own way.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in our payroll team, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Details:

15-month fixed-term contract

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today's global marketplace.