Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

• Permanent position based at Macquarie Park, Sydney
• Opportunity to commence and grow your career in Payroll

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company going through a significant transformation. We are on a journey to attract and develop top diverse talent to join our mission to bring innovation to more and more patients around the world

About the role

As a Payroll Assistant, you’ll provide essential support to our ANZ & Korea payroll teams, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You’ll be involved in post-payroll activities, data validation, reporting, and employee support. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn end-to-end payroll processes and work across international payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute post-payroll tasks including journal ledger preparation and finance submissions
• Respond to finance and account team queries
• Support monthly superannuation and pension submissions
• Review payroll data as a second checker
• Assist with termination pay calculations
• Act as payroll backup during leave periods
• Generate ad hoc reports and analysis
• Respond to employee queries via ServiceNow (Tier 1 support)
• Support benefits administration and onboarding processes
• Assist with payroll tax calculations and government submissions
• Participate in internal and external audits

About You

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar role (or strong willingness to learn)
• Certificate or diploma in business, accounting, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs)
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Friendly, dependable, and eager to learn

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Korean language skills (spoken and written)
• Global payroll systems (iChris for Australia, Strada for Korea)

Why choose us?

Whilst we work hard and aim to lead the market, we also value our people. As part of the team, you will be encouraged to find balance between high performance and well-being. You will be working with a team known for supporting personal development and supporting future career aspirations.    

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

• Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including prevention and wellness programs.  

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now

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At Sanofi, we embrace a modern hybrid working model that combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our hybrid policy requires three days in the office per week (with one being either Monday or Friday) and offers the flexibility to work remotely for two days weekly. 

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