Senior Payroll Officer

At Newell Brands, we are home to some of the world’s most recognised consumer brands, including Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Sharpie, Coleman and more. We are passionate about creating innovative products that improve everyday life and are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Our culture is enabled through our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership and Leadership. These values guide everything we do and support a high‑performance culture where employees feel a strong sense of belonging and opportunity.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our ANZ team based in Botany, Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant, and customer-focused payroll services.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 220 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This role manages both weekly and monthly payroll cycles while ensuring compliance with legislative and company requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work across Australia and New Zealand payrolls
• Career development within a global consumer goods organisation
• Staff product discounts and employee benefits

What will you be responsible for?

• Process end-to-end weekly and monthly payrolls across ANZ
• Manage payroll transactions including timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions, and employee changes
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll master data
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation
• Manage statutory obligations including STP, PAYG, payroll tax and superannuation
• Support month-end, year-end and audit requirements
• Respond to employee and manager payroll enquiries
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls
• Assist with payroll projects, system upgrades, and testing activities

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation
• Experience using Dayforce Payroll (essential)
• Payroll systems experience, ideally including Micropay
• Advanced payroll reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

If you are a proactive payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent service, who enjoys building strong relationships with employees and stakeholders while continuously seeking ways to improve processes and efficiencies, then we would love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Newell Brands team!