Job Description

Role Summary

Senior Associate - Payroll is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for assigned regions while upholding compliance with Rio Tinto's SOPs and policies. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, addressing escalated issues, supporting termination payment management, adhering to policies and guidelines, and seeking professional development opportunities in the payroll field.

What would you be responsible for

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Timely & Accurate Payroll Processing:

o Timely and accurate processing of payroll tasks such as data entry, validation of employee details, calculations, termination payments, and documentation.


o Collaborating with team members to ensure the smooth execution of payroll processes and the resolution of basic payroll-related queries


o Providing general administrative support to the payroll team, such as maintaining records and preparing reports

Adherence to Policies and Guidelines:

o Assisting in driving and monitoring compliance with global/local policies, company policies, internal control standards, and regulatory requirements


o Supporting technical system updates and changes related to legislative and business requirements

Professional Development:

o Take responsibility for personal growth and development in the field, seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.

What experience, skills and qualifications are required:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

o 2-4 years of relevant experience in payroll processing or a related areao Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, calculations, and payroll processing oProficiency in using payroll software or systems for data entry, calculations, and generating payroll reports. Familiarity with popular payroll system SAP is beneficial


Payroll principles, processes, and regulations, including tax laws, deductions, benefits, and reporting requirements

Good interpersonal skills to interact with internal stakeholders and address payroll queries

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.