Senior Associate - Payroll

Sr. Associate- Payroll

Role Purpose

Payroll Services is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payrolls and related queries, while maintaining compliance with Rio Tinto's standard operating procedures and policies. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert, driving process improvements, and promoting adherence to policies and guidelines, while actively seeking professional development opportunities in the payroll processing domain.

Key Accountabilities

• Efficient and accurate processing of payrolls / related queries within the given SLA, working closely with other team members to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and ensures implementation of efficient and standardized processes for payroll processing.
• Provides training and guidance to colleagues or junior team members involved in payroll processing activities.
• Shares expertise and best practices to promote consistent and accurate payroll processing across the organization.
• Identifies areas for process improvement in payroll operations and recommends solutions.
• Collaborates with other functions to implement system enhancements and automate manual tasks.
• Drives and monitors compliance with global/local policies, processes, company policies, internal control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Remains updated on payroll-related laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Participates in training programs and seek opportunities for professional growth to enhance knowledge and skills in the payroll processing domain.
  

Functional Area Business Services

Roles related to the provision of support activities by defining and following specific policies and processes which maximize efficiency to all parts of the business.

Job Family PY_ Payroll

Job Family Description Performs a variety of payroll activities including the preparation of documents, payroll processing and salary and payroll cheque disbursements, and payment of tax payroll taxes/statutory deductions. Evaluates current systems and recommends and develops operating efficiency improvements. Monitors and ensures proper documentation of employee benefit payments. Prepares reports illustrating payroll expenditures, including such items as tax payments and benefit plan disbursements.

Band M

Professional with limited work experience who is still acquiring a higher level of knowledge and skills in a professional area. Solves a range of straightforward problems guided by defined procedures and solutions. Has limited discretion to vary from established procedures.

About You

• A bachelor's degree or other suitable business-related qualification or appropriate Payroll experience
• 2-4 years of experience working on Payroll system (including taxation) and Labour law related compliances
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures working in a MNC or Payroll service provider
• Payroll SAP knowledge desirable
• Excellent organization, written/ verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office products coupled with strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  

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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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.