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Payroll Specialist At Essity, we’re committed to breaking barriers to well-being. As a global leader in hygiene and health, we believe every role contributes to a better everyday life. Join our People & Growth team in Springvale and play a vital role in ensuring our employees are supported, valued, and paid accurately and on time. About the Role: As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, delivering seamless and compliant payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. Your work directly impacts employee satisfaction, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. This is more than numbers, it’s about creating a positive employee experience and supporting broader People & Growth initiatives. What You Will Do: Accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls in line with EBAs, contracts, and legislation Manage time and attendance data, leave applications, and payroll variations Ensure timely and correct statutory payments, including superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax Set up new employees, process terminations, and manage changes in employment conditions Reconcile payroll reports and bank files for EFT uploads Administer annual merit increases, bonuses, and enterprise agreement updates Respond to payroll queries and manage the payroll mailbox Collaborate with Finance and third-party providers for reporting and compliance Support HR projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Who You Are: You’re a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. You bring: 5+ years of payroll experience in medium to large organizations Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements Proven ability to interpret and apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements High accuracy in data management and payroll processing Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with payroll systems ( Preceda preferred) Familiarity with time and attendance systems like Kronos or UKG Ready is a plus Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently What We Can Offer You: Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us Application End Date: 23 Dec 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity257447 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!