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Payroll Operations Specialist

Johnson Controls

Payroll Operations Specialist

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Sydney-New South Wales-Australia

Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.About the RoleWe are seeking a Payroll Operations Specialist to join our ANZ Payroll team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager and supporting two Payroll Officers, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across the Johnson Controls group.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day payroll operational support for ANZ, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.Maintain and update payroll process documentation, checklists, and calendars.Ensure all statutory and non-statutory payments are processed accurately and on schedule.Maintain data integrity within payroll systems and ensure compliance with country-specific requirements.Administer payroll processes, including data collection, calculation, and entry.Prepare summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, insurance, and non-taxable wages.Resolve payroll discrepancies and perform reconciliations.Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.Ensure accurate and timely submission of Single Touch Payroll / Pay Day Filing.Manage payroll and employee master file records.Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll queries.Assist with payroll system migration projects and other ad-hoc tasks.Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.What We’re Looking ForMinimum 8 years’ experience in Payroll or HR OperationsStrong knowledge of interpreting Awards and EBAsExperience with payroll systems such as Chris21, Ramco, Workday, or MS CRM DynamicsBackground in unionized environmentsPayroll certification preferredBachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related fieldHigh attention to detail, strong time management, and excellent communication skillsProfessionalism and discretion in handling confidential informationAdditional InformationApplicants must have the right to work in Australia.Pre-employment checks (references, medical, criminal record, drug & alcohol testing) will apply.Diversity & InclusionJohnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.How to ApplyReady to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a global leader in smart, sustainable building solutions.For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Janis Sotelo – +64 27 406 7974 | janis.sotelo@jci.com#LI-JS4

Locations

  • Sydney-New South Wales-Australia

Skills Required

  • Payrollintermediate
  • interpreting Awardsintermediate
  • payroll systems such as Chris21intermediate
  • unionized environmentsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Payroll or HR Operations (experience, 8 years)
  • Strong knowledge of interpreting Awards and EBAs (experience)
  • Experience with payroll systems such as Chris21, Ramco, Workday, or MS CRM Dynamics (experience)
  • Background in unionized environments (experience)
  • Payroll certification preferred (certification)
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field (degree in hr)
  • High attention to detail, strong time management, and excellent communication skills (experience)
  • Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information (experience)
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Payroll or HR Operations (experience, 8 years)
  • Strong knowledge of interpreting Awards and EBAs (experience)
  • Experience with payroll systems such as Chris21, Ramco, Workday, or MS CRM Dynamics (experience)
  • Background in unionized environments (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field (degree in hr)
  • High attention to detail, strong time management, and excellent communication skills (experience)
  • Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day payroll operational support for ANZ, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Maintain and update payroll process documentation, checklists, and calendars.
  • Ensure all statutory and non-statutory payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
  • Maintain data integrity within payroll systems and ensure compliance with country-specific requirements.
  • Administer payroll processes, including data collection, calculation, and entry.
  • Prepare summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, insurance, and non-taxable wages.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and perform reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of Single Touch Payroll / Pay Day Filing.
  • Manage payroll and employee master file records.
  • Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll queries.
  • Assist with payroll system migration projects and other ad-hoc tasks.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
  • Provide day-to-day payroll operational support for ANZ, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Maintain and update payroll process documentation, checklists, and calendars.
  • Ensure all statutory and non-statutory payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
  • Maintain data integrity within payroll systems and ensure compliance with country-specific requirements.
  • Administer payroll processes, including data collection, calculation, and entry.
  • Prepare summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, insurance, and non-taxable wages.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and perform reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of Single Touch Payroll / Pay Day Filing.
  • Manage payroll and employee master file records.
  • Liaise with third-party vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll queries.
  • Assist with payroll system migration projects and other ad-hoc tasks.
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.

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