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 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 2-5 years of relevant experience in payroll processing or a related areao Solid 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 setting 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