Payroll Officer

• Opportunity to work within a well-established retail environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected international retail organisation with a significant Australian presence. Renowned for delivering premium customer experiences, they have a strong people-first culture and are entering a busy seasonal hiring period, creating an opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to provide critical support to their payroll function.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of fortnightly Australian payroll while partnering with outsourced provider.
• Prepare, validate and submit payroll data to the external payroll provider.
• Support seasonal workforce onboarding and payroll changes.
• Process new starters, terminations, salary adjustments and employment changes.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Australian legislation and company policies.
• Review timesheet and attendance data using payroll systems.
• Manage payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Work closely with HR, Store Managers and payroll stakeholders across multiple locations.

Systems

• Kronos exposure beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills highly advantageous.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a confident payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys building strong relationships across the business.

You will bring:

• Previous experience processing Australian payroll end-to-end.
• Experience within retail, hospitality or other multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, approachable and easy-going personality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Experience supporting workforces of 500+ employees highly regarded.
• Full working rights or valid visa holders are welcome to apply.

What's on Offer

• $85,000 - $88,000 + Super (Pro Rata)
• Part-time schedule: Monday to Wednesday
• 6-month temporary contract (October to March)
• 3 days per week onsite
• Modern Kent Street office location
• Opportunity to support a large seasonal workforce
• Collaborative and friendly team culture
• Exposure to a high-profile retail payroll environment
• Starting in October