Description:
Advisor – Global Payroll System ESPS (Fixed Term)
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Join our global payroll system!
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Based in Brisbane
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Fixed Term till 1st Feb 2026
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you.
This role is part of the ESPS Global Payroll Systems team and supports the payroll team with payroll systems related issues and ensures compliance with company policies and local regulatory requirements across the APAC, Atlantic and EMEA regions, while supporting continuous improvement, system enhancements, and business change requests. The role requires close partnership with our regional ESPS teams, Group Services BI teams, HR and IS&T.
The Payroll System Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to drive and promote effective payroll processes and systems, and to continuously improve. By leveraging your expertise in payroll processes, your commitment to continuous improvement, and your dedication to delivering exceptional service to our customers, you will play a key role in shaping the success of our business. Join our dynamic team and become a part of our journey towards excellence in payroll management.
Role purpose
This role purpose is to lead the delivery of technical payroll processes and system solutions for the payroll function. Drive and promote effective payroll processes and systems, and to continuously improve and drive global alignment across the payroll function.
Duties and responsibilities
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Provides technical and process guidance to payroll team members where required, including leading activities to investigate and resolve escalated payroll issues or queries.
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Maintains a focus on continuous improvement to identify and implement improvement opportunities in payroll processes and technical solutions
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Ensures the payroll system complies with labor laws, tax regulations, and other relevant legislation.
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Participates in projects and demand requests and ensures that projects are kept to plan.
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Establishes regular communication with customers to anticipate additional service requirements and changes.
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Supports customer ad hoc requirements.
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Assists with implementation of RTBS system changes such as deployments, divestments, support packs and project delivery
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Trains HR or payroll team on new system updates and payroll procedures.
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Coordinates with IS&T to resolve any system-related issues.
Key relationships
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ESPS regional teams
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IS&T support teams
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HR support teams
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Group Services central support teams
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will ideally have:
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Proficiency in payroll processes and systems, with demonstrated experience in driving improvements and ensuring compliance.
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Knowledge in multi country payroll and employee benefit experience focusing on Australia, USA, and Canada.
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Proven track record of working on projects and delivering results within defined timelines
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Knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Power Apps, and ETL tools such as EasyMorph.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of resolving complex payroll issues effectively, proven technical skills in MS Office
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Understanding of data security, data privacy, and experience working with sensitive data is essential
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Proven interpersonal and organisational skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize tasks effectively.
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Ability to build relationships and work constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
Application Deadline: 4th April 2025 (COB)
(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.