About the Role We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist to join our ANZ HR team. Reporting to the ANZ HR Manager, you will support the delivery of payroll, HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and Workday administration across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with our outsourced payroll provider (BIPO), you will ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing while maintaining employee data integrity and delivering a seamless employee experience. Key Responsibilities Payroll Manage the relationship with BIPO. Review payroll inputs, reconciliations, and exception reports. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. Resolve payroll queries and support audits and compliance activities. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Manage onboarding, employment changes, leave administration, and offboarding. Prepare employment contracts, variations, and employee communications. Support annual remuneration and bonus review processes. Act as a key contact for employee and manager HR/payroll enquiries. Workday & Reporting Maintain accurate employee data and HR records in Workday. Conduct data audits and support system enhancements and testing. Produce HR reports and workforce insights. Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and automation. About You You will have: Experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or HR Shared Services. Experience managing outsourced payroll providers in Australia and/or New Zealand. Strong understanding of payroll compliance and HR administration. Hands-on Workday experience. Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and customer service capabilities. Advanced Excel skills. Preferred Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Commerce, or a related field. Experience supporting regional or multi-country HR operations. Exposure to HR reporting, HRIS management, and process improvement initiatives. Why Join Brenntag? At Brenntag, you'll join a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, supporting a collaborative and high-performing HR team. What we offer: Hybrid and flexible working Great opportunity to broaden your HR career across payroll, HR operations, HRIS, reporting, and employee lifecycle management. Additional annual Wellbeing Day Life Insurance and Income Protection benefits Supportive and inclusive culture Exposure to regional and global HR projects Mulgrave location with free undercover onsite parking Attractive salary and annual bonus If you're passionate about payroll, HR operations, and delivering a great employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

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