Payroll Consultant

Who We Are

We're Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company. With a global presence in more than 22 countries, we have a strong global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Medical insurance coverage for you and your loved ones.

Our focus is to deliver great experiences, to simplify and innovate, and drive Telstra's profitability across a global operating footprint.

What is the focus of the role

As Payroll Consultant, you're passionate about all things payroll. You thrive on figuring out what needs to be done and then doing it. Your keen eye for detail ensures the smooth delivery of all payroll and related activities across the enterprise.

What you'll work on



In this diverse and challenging role, you'll apply a dual lens in the work that you perform. Your key focus will be assisting with the execution of the payroll strategy (including vendor arrangements) in alignment with the company strategy, supporting growth and positively impacting business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to payroll analysis to assist with payroll reports and ad hoc projects
  
  
• Undertake routine day-to-day payroll activities and processing requirements as directed by team members
  
  
• Respond to routine payroll enquiries and issues from stakeholders across the enterprise, escalating as required
  
• Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives for Telstra's payroll tools, systems, processes and procedures
  
• Maintain payroll and related records and reconciliation for employee salaries and statutory record keeping purposes

To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in:

• Relevant business and/or industry experience across payroll processing and reporting
  
• Proven experience in managing multiple tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
  
• Demonstrated ability to work under time pressure and with competing priorities
  
• Ability to work with teams effectively and with stakeholders
  
• Written and oral communications and presentation skills resulting in the provision of quality documentation
  
• Ability to work in a dynamic/fast paced environment
  
• Exposure to SAP and Workday is highly desirable

If you've got a passion to innovate, succeed as part of a great team, and looking for the next step in your career, we'd welcome you to apply!


As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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