Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Full‑Time Preferred | Flexible Part‑Time Considered | Employment Hero Experience Essential

Looking for a role where your payroll expertise is valued and flexibility is genuinely supported?! We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of our payroll function and work closely with our People & Culture and Admin Services teams. If you’re confident with Employment Hero, detail‑focused, and thrive in a busy environment, this could be your ideal next step.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Full‑time role preferred, with flexible part‑time options available for the right person
• Supportive, down‑to‑earth team environment
• A role where payroll is the priority (with only light admin tasks when needed)
• Close collaboration with our People & Culture team
• Report to an experienced Admin Services Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll manage the full payroll process and ensure accurate employee data across the business, contributing to a seamless employee experience.

• End‑to‑end fortnightly payroll processing
• Managing payroll through Employment Hero
• Working closely with People & Culture on employee changes and data accuracy
• Interpreting awards, EBAs, and employment contracts
• Processing onboarding, terminations, and employment variations
• Responding to payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Work, tax, and superannuation requirements
• Maintaining accurate employee records and preparing reports
• Assisting with occasional admin tasks as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll‑focused role
• Strong knowledge of Employment Hero (essential)
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation
• Proven experience with award interpretation; exposure to multiple awards (Food, Beverage & Tobacco Manufacturing Award experience ideal)
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Intermediate Excel skills (desirable)

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a payroll professional who values accuracy, autonomy, and flexibility — we’d love to hear from you.