Senior Business Partner – Payroll
- Full-time
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.
Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.
Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business Partner – Payroll to own and execute end‑to‑end payroll outcomes for our corporate workforce. This role has true accountability for payroll delivery across multiple countries and plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
This is a hands‑on role, suited to an experienced payroll professional who can operate confidently in corporate environments while partnering effectively with P&C, Finance and Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and own end‑to‑end payroll for corporate offices, including for our Board of Directors and Executives.
- Support ongoing governance, controls and documentation across payroll processes.
- Deliver payroll across Australia, Canada and Singapore, ensuring accurate and on‑time processing.
- Ensure full compliance with country‑specific payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
- Oversee payroll operations, driving accuracy, consistency and continuous process improvement.
- Deliver accurate and timely payroll reporting, including reconciliation and audit support.
- Act as the payroll subject‑matter expert across corporate payroll matters.
- Partner closely with P&C, Finance and Technology teams to deliver seamless payroll outcomes.
- Manage payroll systems, including oversight of system updates, enhancements and improvements.
- Ensure payroll compliance obligations are consistently met and risks are identified and mitigated.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading and executing payroll in a complex and/or multi‑country environment.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll across Australia, Canada and Singapore, including compliance requirements.
- A proactive mindset with demonstrated experience driving process and system improvement and risk mitigation.
- Experience processing payroll for Executives and Directors.
- Experience using SAP ECP or a similar enterprise payroll system.
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities across corporate environments.
- A collaborative approach and strong team player mindset.
- High attention to detail, with well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Why this role
This role offers the opportunity to take genuine ownership of payroll outcomes within a corporate setting, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to the ongoing maturity, governance and reliability of payroll operations.
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
- Discounts on retail and services
- Premium post ride facilities
- Wellness room
- Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
Applications open on 20 April 2026 and close on 4 May 2026.
Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED