Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
Work in a collaborative and fast paced environment
Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and payroll excellence
Based in Gurugram, Haryana

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Analyst - APAC Payroll who will support the delivery of end-to-end Australian payroll operations, ensuring payroll activities are processed accurately, compliantly and within agreed timelines while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Accountabilities

Execute end-to-end Australian payroll activities including payroll processing, payroll runs and post-payroll activities.
Manage payroll inputs, validations, reconciliations and payroll controls to ensure payroll accuracy.
Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation including taxation, superannuation and statutory obligations.
Support payroll audits, governance reviews and compliance requirements.
Investigate and resolve payroll queries, discrepancies and complex payroll issues in a timely manner.
Support employee lifecycle payroll activities including new hires, transfers, leave management and terminations.
Maintain payroll controls and processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Partner closely with Payroll Advisory, HR, Finance and external payroll service providers to ensure effective payroll delivery.
Support payroll-related system enhancements, testing activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute towards standardization, process efficiencies and service excellence across payroll operations.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

Minimum 8 years of total experience with at least 6 years of relevant Australian payroll experience.
Strong experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, payroll execution and post-payroll activities.
Proven experience supporting payroll populations of approximately 1,000 employees or more.
Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, reconciliations and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting payroll audits, controls and governance activities.
SAP ECC payroll experience is highly preferred.
Strong MS Excel skills and analytical capability.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven payroll environment.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals group that focuses on finding, mining, processing and marketing the earth's mineral resources. We have been in business for more than 140 years and remain focused on the long term. We're committed to sustainable and innovative ways to do business, deliver results and build a great work environment. It's how we grow - it's how you grow.

About Us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminum and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

So, if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now or before 21st August 2026

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.