Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney, NSW

• Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months parental cover)

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

Join the AUSPAC People function and support in delivering the payroll for Australia and New Zealand – 4,000 + employees. As a Payroll Specialist you will play a crucial role in Payroll ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments, output, reporting and lodgment.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

This position will have a focus on continuous process improvement opportunities within the Payroll function. It will also involve resolving and answering payroll queries, mentoring our offshore Compensation and Benefits team, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Other responsibilities will include:

• Assist in delivering the Australian and New Zealand fortnightly payroll for over 4,000 employees in ADP's GlobalView with high accuracy and standard.
• Calculating and processing termination and redundancy payments for Australia.
• Resolve and answer queries related to payroll across Australia and New Zealand

• Identify opportunities for service delivery improvement and participate in the continuous improvement of payroll processes
• Monitor the correctness, eligibility, and timeliness of payments in compliance with Awards, EBA's, Employment Contracts, organisational policies, and relevant legislation.

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team and help us deliver an efficient and accurate payroll service to our growing business.

Other key attributes that will see you succeed in this role:

• Deep understanding of legislative requirements in respect of Payroll (eg PAYG, SGC and payroll tax)

• Proven experience in a similar role in a large complex organisation

• Strong knowledge of AU payroll

• ADP GlobalView/SAP and Workday experience is preferred but not essential

• Proactive and problem solving mindset

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Financial Products, High Accuracy, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Policies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Performance Management (PM), Process Improvements, Risk Management, Succession Planning, Talent ManagementApplication Close Date: 27/02/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.