Company Description
About SEEK
SEEK's portfolio of diverse businesses makes a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.
Life at SEEK
SEEK's purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK Way, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to work in technology for the fourth year in a row. We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.
Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.
Job Description
We're looking for a proactive leader to drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives in Payroll and HR Coordination.
Why This Role?
* Lead and coach a team delivering seamless payroll and HR services across SEEK.
* Champion process transformation, driving automation and efficiency.
* Play a pivotal role in implementing a new payroll system for greater innovation.
* Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance, and leadership teams to enhance employee experience.
* Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where your leadership makes an impact.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the Payroll & HR Coordination team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
* Oversee fortnightly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
* Drive continuous improvement, streamlining payroll processes and system enhancements.
* Manage workcover, payroll tax, and superannuation reconciliations with precision.
* Support seamless onboarding, contract management, and employee status changes via Workday.
* Foster strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Tax, Treasury, and P&C teams.
Why SEEK?
At SEEK, we believe in making a difference—for our people, our customers, and our community. You'll lead change, shape the future of payroll, and drive excellence in HR operations.
Qualifications
* Proven leadership in Payroll & HR Coordination, with a values-driven approach.
* Strong compliance, governance, and payroll expertise, including ANZ legislation.
* Experience managing HR systems and payroll transformation projects.
* Ability to navigate complex challenges, influence stakeholders, and drive change.
* A passion for continuous improvement and innovation in payroll and HR operations.
* Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information
We offer:
* Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
* Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
* SEEK is committed to operating sustainably, certified carbon neutral for its business operations (through Climate Active), purchasing renewable energy for our office and working-from-home emissions and a target for net zero by 2030.
* The opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year.
* Tailored career development planning (including Education Assistance Program).
* Free income protection insurance.
We're passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.
For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.
SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.
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