Coordinator, Payroll HRIS - Americas
Date: Sep 10, 2025
Location: Tucson, AZ, US, 85718
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
Discover a Brighter Future
At South32, we are meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there is no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we are making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we will support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT Hermosa
Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.
ACERCA de Hermosa
Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
- When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
- South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
- 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Coordinator, Payroll HRIS - Americas you will ensure payroll and HRIS activities are timely and accurately achieved for multiple South32 projects and offices (primarily USA, Canada and Chile) while demonstrating the operational discipline required to meet agreed service delivery model requirements, risk management and South32 operating systems, while continuing to identify, plan, track and monitoring ongoing improvements. This role will be located in the Tucson, AZ office.
Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- HRIS & Payroll Administration: Manage daily operations of HRIS and payroll systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, Versa, ADP), including complex queries and user acceptance testing.
- HR Operations Support: Provide end-to-end support for HR operations, including onboarding/offboarding, benefits enrollment, and payroll processing (regular and off-cycle).
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, procedures, and statutory requirements; support audits and internal reviews.
- Issue Resolution & Escalations: Act as a point of contact for escalations, resolving or triaging issues based on complexity.
- Project Coordination: Lead and coordinate small to medium-sized HR-related projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Documentation & Testing: Assist in creating and maintaining operational procedures, system testing, and implementing improved controls.
- Reporting & Accuracy: Execute month-end and year-end payroll reporting, ensuring accuracy in benefit elections, deductions, and alignment with KPIs.
ABOUT YOU
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum three plus (3+) years’ experience as a Payroll and HRIS professional
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish highly preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge in U.S. payroll requirements, with a solid understanding of tax withholding and reporting requirements ability and desire to learn and payroll statutory and legislative requirements in locations in North and South America.
- Demonstrated experience to assess, evaluate and establish mitigations to operational issues and risks; including the Business Contingency and Disaster Recovery plans.
- Proficient in payroll processing platforms ADP, SAP, Success Factors (desired)
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos. Proporcionamos un proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.
Nearest Major Market: Tucson