Payroll Officer

Job title : Payroll Officer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : SA71994
Payroll Officer
  • Immediate start | 3 month assignment | Potential to go perm
  • Competitive rate of $45 - $60 per hour + super (depending on experience)
  • Based in the inner-eastern suburbs - 1 day WFH
Overview
Join a leading retailer during an exciting growth phase. Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to support their busy payroll team through the peak retail period. This is a 3-month temporary assignment with a strong potential to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate! Based in the inner-eastern suburbs with 1 day WFH flex.
  
About the Role
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll with a high volume of employees. The role will focus primarily on the retail payroll function, managing new starter onboarding, pay runs, reconciliations, and payroll queries.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Process end-to-end payroll for roughly 2000 employees
  • Load new starters and maintain employee data
  • Complete pre- and post-payroll checks to ensure data accuracy and compliance
  • Interpret relevant awards, particularly GRIA, and apply correctly to payroll calculations
  • Manage payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely, professional manner
  
About You
  • Proven experience managing high-volume payroll (retail experience highly regarded)
  • Strong working knowledge of Dayforce or other large payroll systems (SAP, PayGlobal, Chris21)
  • Solid understanding of GRIA and award interpretation
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to hit the ground running
  • Available for an immediate start
  
Benefits
  • Opportunity to move into a permanent role for the right candidate
  • Competitive rate of $45 - $60 per hour + super (depending on experience)
  • Join a collaborative, high-performing payroll team during a key retail period
  • Based in the inner-eastern suburbs close to public transport
  • Hybrid working model – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH
How to Apply
Click the link below to apply online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Armstrong at sarmstrong@sharpandcarter.com.au.