Payroll Officer

• Join a high-performing team supporting a large national hospitality workforce.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known Australian hospitality brand with a large national workforce and a strong people-focused culture.

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payroll for a large national workforce.
• Managing employee lifecycle transactions including new starters, terminations, leave, and payroll adjustments.
• Ensuring payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with relevant Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and legislation.
• Processing superannuation, payroll tax, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and statutory obligations.
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data integrity across payroll systems.
• Preparing payroll reconciliations, reports, and supporting month-end activities.
• Collaborating with HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders to resolve payroll issues.
• Supporting payroll projects, system enhancements, testing, and continuous process improvements.
• Contributing to a positive team culture while meeting payroll deadlines and service levels.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Payroll Officer will have:

• Previous experience in a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, or Payroll Advisor role.
• Proven experience processing high-volume payroll in a multi-site environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, STP, superannuation, payroll tax, and compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong payroll systems and HRIS experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet payroll deadlines.
• Previous experience within hospitality, retail, franchise, or other fast-paced industries will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a well-known Australian hospitality brand.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to a high-volume, complex payroll environment.
• Free and discounted meals as part of the employee benefits program.
• Regular team events and a fun, people-focused culture.
• Convenient Inner Melbourne suburbs location with excellent public transport access.
• Competitive salary package and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

If you have the skills and experience to excel as a Payroll Officer, we'd love to hear from you.