Senior Associate | Payroll

Overview

Join our team as a client-facing Payroll Associate and play a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll and various related services to our employees across the Asia Pacific Region.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance and timely delivery, while leveraging tools like Excel and other applications to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. In collaboration with other team members, you will identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, while learning new technologies and innovative practices.

Additionally, you will analyse payroll data to generate insights for decision-making and reporting, ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies, and resolve employee payroll queries promptly and professionally, demonstrating strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

What you offer

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or other user-developer applications, with a strong aptitude for leveraging technology to solve problems and streamline processes
• A learning mindset with enthusiasm for developing skills in process automation, data analysis and emerging technologies
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and reliable results
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for evaluating processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Proactive, collaborative and results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information and foster effective collaboration across diverse teams.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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