• Based at AZ Head Office, North Ryde - Free Onsite Parking
• Hybrid Working 3 days in office
• Max Term Contract - 2 Years

Bring your ANZ payroll expertise, curiosity and problem-solving mindset to create simpler, smarter payroll solutions and a better employee experience

Do you have strong Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) payroll expertise and enjoy building partnerships that deliver a great employee experience?  Work across local and global teams to deliver seamless payroll services and continuously improve the way we support our people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll practitioner who can combine project management expertise with a human-centred approach to drive effective payroll solutions for ANZ

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines across Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology and Rare Disease.

In Australia, we have been working to deliver value to patients for more than 60 years, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

What you’ll do

As our Payroll Solutions Partner – ANZ, you’ll bring local payroll expertise and work across our HR Services network to deliver a seamless, high-quality payroll experience for our employees.

• Partner with our overseas payroll teams and local employees to manage payroll queries in a timely and efficient manner, with a strong focus on service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide trusted ANZ payroll expertise, ensuring employees and stakeholders receive accurate, clear and practical support.
• Build strong partnerships with ADP, HR, Finance and global service teams to deliver an effective and connected payroll experience.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve ways of working and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to HR Services projects, system enhancements and knowledge sharing to build capability and drive continuous improvement.

Essential for the role

• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand payroll operations, legislation and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, ADP Payroll solutions and SAP leave and payroll.
• Strong analytical capability and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to partnering across HR, Finance, vendors and business teams.
• Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive projects and system enhancements through to resolution.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Our inclusive culture champions diversity, collaboration, lifelong learning, growth and development as we pioneer the future of healthcare.

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Where can I find out more?

• Visit our Global Website
• Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
• Visit our ANZ Careers Page

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges. If there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this accessibility form.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.