Payroll & Benefits Specialist - 12 Months Max Term Contract

Job description

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

Roche fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient of success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding the varied healthcare needs of people. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

• 12 Months Max-Term role within a diverse and collaborative team

• Regional exposure and cross border collaboration 

• Fully flexible work environment

The Role:

The Payroll, Time & Benefits (PTB) Team focuses on payroll, benefits, absence management, customer service and advisory support to employees, manager and business partners ensuring end-to-end process completion in line with customer focused principles to ensure the Roche People Practices work for the business.

As a PTB Specialist, you are responsible for executing HR system data maintenance and administrative activities in a timely and accurate manner, in the area of payroll, tax, social insurance, time, and several local and global benefits. You are also contributing to the continuous improvement of the P&C People Support Solutions delivery with a broad understanding across local HR processes and tools, as well as local and global downstream impacts on employee lifecycle management, finance, procurement, IT, etc. 

Key responsibilitiesinclude but not limited to:

Service Delivery

• Managing, processing and reconciling mass upload files for all pay frequencies

• Providing customer service on pay, time and benefits related activities

• Executing system data maintenance and administrative activities in the area of payroll, tax, social insurance, time, several local and global benefits administration, etc. 

• Monitoring data flows to/from Workday to Vendor for accuracy

• Ensuring regulatory compliance in line with the countries, customers, and regulations

• Ensuring operations according to defined KPIs 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Building relationships with HR colleagues and peers within the region and globally to ensure the Shared Services offer consistent and effective services to our customers

• Developing and managing key stakeholder relationships and communications 

Outputs & Deliverables

• Contributing to the improvement of the performance of Shared Services team

• Reaching high customer satisfaction through consistent, high quality delivery and application of customer care principles 

Who you are:

You are degree/diploma qualified within a HR/Accounting related field with minimum 3 years of related experience in Payroll, Compensation and Benefit in a shared service center environment preferably. 

With your growth mindset, you will bring:

• In-depth knowledge of relevant employment laws, regulations and requirements with strong understanding of the Australian taxation system (e.g. PAYG, FBT, payroll tax). Having New Zealand payroll processing experience is a plus

• Excellent communication and problem-solving (incl. active listening, critical thinking, process improvements) skills

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot table, v-lookup, etc.)

• A growth mindset to thrive in an ambiguous, matrix and changing environment working across borders

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment and navigate complex HR data structure

This 12 Months max term role is only open to candidates that have full eligibility to live and work in Australia.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes or enquiries from recruitment agencies. Roche has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition team.

What do we offer:

In return, Roche offers a competitive package, ongoing development, and opportunities for career advancement. We have an excellent range of benefits including, open plan office environment, complete with rooftop garden and complementary barista coffee. We encourage flexible working and are a moments’ walk from Wynyard Station and Barangaroo ferry terminal.

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

At Roche, the world’s largest biotech company, with the industry’s strongest pipeline in specialised medicines, you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide developing treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and respiratory disease.

We are united in our commitment to providing exceptional care and celebrating authenticity while embracing and celebrating our differences. Although we are all unique individuals, our curiosity and passion for delivering the highest quality care unites us. Come join us at Roche, where our mission is fueled by inclusion. Your journey begins now!

What do we offer

In return, Roche offers a competitive package, ongoing development, and opportunities for career advancement.

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

At Roche, the world’s largest biotech company you can, with the industry’s strongest pipeline in specialised medicines. Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide developing treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and respiratory disease.

Anything’s possible, in a friendly, collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.

All facets of diversity are important to us and we endeavour to create an environment where everyone, regardless of factors such as gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification or religion, can contribute and realise their potential. As part of promoting diversity, we welcome applications from all people who are passionate about doing now what patients need next.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. In line with our vaccination policy all of our employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. By applying for this role, you acknowledge your awareness of this policy and the requirement to comply if employment is secured. We encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.