Payroll and HR Operations Lead

**Description**:
Cover-More Group helps people travel safely across the globe every day. We are there at every step of a traveller’s journey, to keep them safe and help them out if something goes wrong. We are committed to providing reliable, fast, flexible and bespoke services for our customers as well as the many well-known brands we partner with, such as travel agencies, airlines, banks and major sporting clubs

As the world begins to travel again, we want to make sure we’re delivering an exceptional service for our customers, and we want you to be part of that journey.

In this role, you’ll be the second in charge to the Head of HR Operations, assisting with managing the day to day Payroll and PeopleConnect functions, along with supporting our global People and Culture teams. We are looking for someone with a strong payroll background who is ready to take the next step and develop their career in the HR Operations space If you bring a strong payroll background, we can teach you the rest

So, what’s the job?

You’ll partner with stakeholders and leaders across the business to provide assistance for payroll and operational HR requirements
You’ll own the delivery of HR Operations related projects including global expansion initiatives and HRIS improvement initiatives (both local and global)
You’ll be responsible for system and global leader support for the Group performance and development cycle
You’ll manage escalated employee and leader enquiries and support the global HR team on related HR and payroll topics, such as policy, benefits, and local legislation
You’ll administer a wide range of HR related procedures and take ownership of policies to support global and local business requirements
You’ll own payroll compliance responsibilities across Australia & New Zealand

And what are we looking for?

You’ll have extensive experience managing payroll across Australia and working closely with HR to get the best results for all employees
You’ll have experience communicating with and advising stakeholders at multiple levels across the business
You’ll have a strong understanding of industrial awards
You’ll be confident in your problem solving abilities in a deadline driven environment
You’ll have experience managing external providers and government departments in conjunction with legislative reporting
You’ll have intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

So, why choose us?

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability and determination.

**We have more than 1500 employees worldwide**: we’re a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travellers, at every step of their journey.

Job flexibility. We understand that flexibility is really important - whether hybrid, a compressed work week, part time or job share, there isn’t one size that fits all. So, let us know your preference and we will explore how we can accommodate you.

Career growth. We want you to continue to learn, develop and bring your ideas to the table. We want to hear what you think, and we want you to work with the business - not for the business

Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need, when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, covid leave (to get vaccinated and for when you’re sick), volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.

Travel and work with us. We’ll help you keep travelling in your career, oh and quite literally with free travel insurance for you and your partner. We also offer great discounts through our extensive travel partnerships so start planning for your next trip today

Diversity and inclusion. We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are. Cover-More Group is committed to fostering inclusivity globally and we’re proud to actively support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through our partnership with Sydney WorldPride.