Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer News Corp Australia Surry Hills, NSW Full-time, Hybrid

News Corp Australia is seeking an ambitious and capable Payroll Officer to join our Human Resources team. This role is integral to unlocking News Corp's potential for growth in a dynamic media landscape, equipping passionate individuals with the skills to excel in an innovative and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing on a monthly and weekly basis. This includes the interpretation of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and awards, managing new starters and terminations, processing payroll tax, and all associated tasks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and submission of weekly and monthly pay runs.
• Maintenance, updating, and verification of payroll records, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, and deductions.
• Investigation and resolution of incoming customer queries.
• Participation in SOX compliance processes and ad hoc improvement projects.

Who You Are

We are looking for an individual with:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a large corporate environment in Australia.
• Proven Excel ability and technological savviness.
• Experience using Dayforce and Workday is highly desirable.
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to explain complex payroll matters to employees with patience and clarity.
• The ability to meet deadlines and contribute to company accounting initiatives.
• Experience in running diverse and complicated pay runs that adhere to modern awards and EBAs.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You will work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empower you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits

News Extras Benefits is our commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours: Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Perks & discounts: Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Health & wellbeing: Advice, support, and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• Time off: A range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life, including Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break, and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing: Support on making the most of your money.

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow: Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
• Giving back: Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives.
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities: Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know. Please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

What’s Next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers.