Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.Are you an experienced SAP Payroll professional who thrives on solving complex business challenges and driving payroll transformation?We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Business Analyst – SAP Payroll to join a high-performing team where you’ll play a key role in shaping and optimising payroll solutions across a large and complex environment.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines deep SAP Payroll expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for continuous improvement.What You’ll Be DoingLead end-to-end business analysis activities for SAP Payroll projects and enhancementsPartner with Payroll, HR, Finance, IT and external vendors to deliver business-critical solutionsTranslate business requirements into functional specifications and SAP configuration designsSupport upgrades, integrations, testing cycles and payroll parallel runsDrive process improvement, automation and digital transformation initiativesEnsure payroll compliance with Australian legislation including STP, PAYG and superannuation requirementsWhat You’ll BringExtensive experience working as a Business Analyst within SAP Payroll environmentsStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirementsProven experience delivering SAP Payroll projects, upgrades or enhancementsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience with SIT/UAT testing and payroll reconciliation processesSAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) experienceExposure to UKG (highly regarded)Knowledge of integrations, APIs, IDocs or middleware technologies (highly regarded)Experience in large, fast-paced or shared services organisations (highly regarded)Proven experience in understanding rules and schemas is highly advantageousWhy Whitehaven?Opportunity to work on large-scale payroll transformation initiativesCollaborative and supportive team environmentExposure to enterprise-level SAP landscapes and projectsInfluence meaningful change and process improvementCompetitive salary package and career growth opportunitiesIf you’re a proactive SAP Payroll Business Analyst looking to make a real impact in a strategic business-facing role, we’d love to hear from you.Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
