Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life. The name Essity stems from the words essentials and necessities. Our sustainable business model creates value for people and nature. Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With life-changing innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, Essity strives to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Payroll Specialist

At Essity, we’re committed to breaking barriers to well-being. As a global leader in hygiene and health, we believe every role contributes to a better everyday life. Join our People & Growth team in Springvale and play a vital role in ensuring our employees are supported, valued, and paid accurately and on time.

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, delivering seamless and compliant payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. Your work directly impacts employee satisfaction, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. This is more than numbers, it’s about creating a positive employee experience and supporting broader People & Growth initiatives.

• Accurately process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls in line with EBAs, contracts, and legislation

• Manage time and attendance data, leave applications, and payroll variations

• Ensure timely and correct statutory payments, including superannuation, PAYG, and payroll tax

• Set up new employees, process terminations, and manage changes in employment conditions

• Reconcile payroll reports and bank files for EFT uploads

• Administer annual merit increases, bonuses, and enterprise agreement updates

• Respond to payroll queries and manage the payroll mailbox

• Collaborate with Finance and third-party providers for reporting and compliance

• Support HR projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

You’re a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. You bring:

• 5+ years of payroll experience in medium to large organizations

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to interpret and apply Awards and Enterprise Agreements

• High accuracy in data management and payroll processing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with payroll systems ( Preceda preferred)

• Familiarity with time and attendance systems like Kronos or UKG Ready is a plus

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.

At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

23 Dec 2025

Job Requisition ID:Essity257447