Compliance Analyst - Payroll governance

Help shape payroll governance and compliance on a global scale

• Full-time permanent opportunity with a hybrid way of working
• Build your experience on a global stage, supporting payroll governance and compliance across multiple international locations
• Work alongside a collaborative team that values curiosity, initiative and a hands-on approach,

At Westpac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Behind every payroll cycle is a team committed to ensuring our employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time. We're now looking for a curious, proactive and collaborative Compliance Analyst to join our Payroll Governance & Compliance team.

About the role:

This is a unique opportunity to work within a globally focused team that supports payroll governance activities across Australia, the UK, US, Germany, Singapore, Fiji and PNG. Working closely with the Head of Payroll Governance & Compliance, you'll play a key role in identifying risks, strengthening controls and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes and compliance frameworks. 

• Conduct payroll governance and compliance reviews across Australian and global payroll operations, identifying risks, documenting findings and supporting remediation activities. 
• Support payroll controls, audits and risk management activities, including ongoing monitoring, testing and alignment to regulatory and risk framework requirements. 
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, including BCM, to provide governance guidance, compliance support, trusted subject matter expertise to strengthen payroll outcomes and test and document risk controls.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, knowledge sharing, training and collaboration, helping build capability across the broader Payroll team

About you

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys understanding the "why" behind processes and isn't afraid to ask questions. You'll bring a genuine willingness to take ownership, use initiative and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

• Experience in compliance, risk, governance, payroll, audit or a related operational environment, ideally within a regulated framework. 
• Strong analytical skills and a natural curiosity to investigate issues, understand root causes and identify practical solutions. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to ask questions, challenge constructively and build trusted relationships. 
• A proactive, can-do mindset with the ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute to a collaborative team culture; payroll experience is advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across payroll governance, risk and compliance while working with stakeholders across multiple global locations. You'll join a supportive team where initiative is valued, curiosity is encouraged and your contribution will help shape how payroll governance is delivered across Westpac.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

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