HR & Payroll Specialist, Australia

What is the opportunity?

As the HR & Payroll Specialist, Australia (6-month contract; part-time), you will be responsible for the smooth facilitation of changes associated with the introduction of Pay Day Super for RBC Australia’s Capital Markets, Technology, Operations and Functions businesses in Australia.  This includes the delivery of operational and administrative HR Services in Australia. 

What will you do?

• Responsible for supporting the smooth implementation of Pay Day Super working with the outsourced vendor for the delivery of the changes for all permanent, fixed term and casual employees.
• Updating payroll system data including entry of new starters, processing of terminations, changes to employee details, and position details, ensuring the integrity and maintenance of the system data and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Managing the accurate record keeping of pay records, banking details, overtime, Tax File Number Declarations, timesheets, leave records and other related information.
• Managing the monthly & year end preparation, balancing & reconciliation of: payroll tax, PAYG tax, superannuation contribution, workers compensation returns/premiums and authorised payroll deductions etc.
• Management of employee timesheet reconciliation in line with BIFA as needed.
• Calculating all exit payments, long service leave balances, leave adjustments, back payments and adjustments as required.
• Monitoring and adhering to changes to payroll statutory requirements and communicating and taking action accordingly.
• Managing and processing of employee benefits including salary sacrificing and various insurances in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Relationship management with payroll system vendor.
• Responding to HR and payroll related queries, providing professional and proactive customer service and communication to employees and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with RBC internal control requirements, regulatory requirements & RBC policies in the delivery of HR services including background screening, entitlement to work, employee onboarding, compliance checks and global system updates.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experienced payroll professional (minimum 5 years), strong understanding of Australian legal framework and working practices.
• Knowledge and expertise with superannuation processing, payroll, PAYG and superannuation legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using Micropay.
• Time Management: ability to organise and prioritise work activities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
• Advanced level of expertise in using Workday, Microsoft packages, Outlook, Power point etc

Nice-to-have

• HR or relevant qualification
• Finance/banking experience
• Experience working in a global/matrix organisation

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors.

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Additional Job Details

25 MARTIN PLACE:SYDNEYSydneyAustralia22.8Part timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCContract (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-06-052026-06-26

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.