Payroll data analytics specialist

Company Overview

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf‐stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Culture & Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

We value creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face‐to‐face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated 'Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

About Our Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Payroll Data Analytics Specialist to join our team on a permanent full‐time basis, based at our office in Mentone.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader APAC, this role sits within our Payroll team and plays a key part in supporting payroll operations through data, reporting and analysis. The role works across multiple systems and stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely payroll reporting, supporting Finance, HR and broader business requirements.

You will work within a co‐sourced payroll environment, partnering with internal teams and external providers to support payroll outcomes, with a strong focus on data integrity, reporting accuracy and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Support payroll operations through data analysis, reporting and administration across weekly and monthly payroll cycles
• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely payroll reporting, including earnings, leave, and workforce metrics to support Finance, HR and business decision making
• Extract, consolidate and analyse payroll data from multiple systems to produce meaningful insights and reports for internal and global stakeholders
• Assist with month‐end activities, including reconciliations, deductions and payroll‐related reporting requirements
• Maintain data integrity across payroll systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency and confidentiality of employee information
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Payroll, Finance and HR to respond to reporting requests and support business needs
• Work closely with external payroll providers within a co‐sourced model to support payroll outcomes and resolve queries
• Provide backup support for payroll processing during periods of leave or peak activity
• Develop and enhance reporting tools, templates and processes, leveraging advanced Excel capabilities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, systems and reporting capabilities

About You

• Experience in payroll, with exposure to payroll reporting, reconciliations and data analysis
• Advanced Excel capability, including the ability to work with large data sets, build templates and automate reporting
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Experience working across multiple systems (e.g. payroll, HRIS, time and attendance) and consolidating data from different sources
• Experience with ADP (GlobalView or similar) is highly regarded
• Exposure to systems such as UKG Dimensions and SuccessFactors will be advantageous
• Ability to interpret payroll data and provide meaningful insights to support business decision making
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across Payroll, Finance and HR
• Experience working with external payroll providers or within a co‐sourced payroll model is advantageous
• Comfortable working in a structured, process‐driven environment with competing priorities
• Strong problem‐solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on building effective working relationships across teams

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online.

Applications close Friday 19th June.

Job Requisition ID: 26099

Travel Required: (not specified)

Location: GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.