About the role

As the Payroll Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of our payroll team, ensuring the delivery of efficient and accurate payroll services on behalf of the business. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining compliance with company policies, internal control standards, and regulatory requirements.

About Us
At Rio Tinto, we prioritise excellence in our business services. We believe in maximizing efficiency and providing top-notch support to all parts of the business, becoming instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities
As the Payroll Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our payroll services. This involves providing technical expertise and guidance to team members, guaranteeing the timely and accurate delivery of payroll services while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
You will also support departmental initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement projects and processes. Your responsibilities include managing daily metrics and monthly reporting, serving as the primary point of contact for escalated issues from outsourced providers, and overseeing non-standard transactions with an elevated level of complexity. Additionally, you will manage payroll deadlines, ensure compliance with legislative requirements during the Payment Summary process, and function as the main liaison for government bodies and statutory audits. Collaboration with relevant groups and departments is essential for exchanging information and resources to optimize our payroll operations.

What You'll Bring
Proven Experience: Payroll management experience, with a strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance and support to team members.
Focus on Accuracy: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Balanced Attitude: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
System experience: Knowledge of payroll software and systems, with the ability to evaluate and recommend improvements.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to the success of our payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills and expertise make a real difference, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of our payroll services.
About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.