Senior Payroll Officer

People in Payroll are excited to be partnering with a highly regarded ASX listed retail organisation in Melbourne. We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity with clear growth pathways—whether into leadership or payroll systems. The business is offering genuine scope to make this role your own.

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yr

Key Duties

• End-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy across data entry, calculations, and deductions.
• Maintain employee data and profiles to the highest standard.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries in a timely manner.
• Deliver regular reporting and payroll analytics, including inputs for board and committee papers.
• Manage and action tickets within agreed timeframes.
• Provide payroll insights and analysis to support business decision‑making.

Ideal Experience

• Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience in a high-volume environment (large teams or complex processing highly desirable).
• Previous exposure to the retail sector.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and manual payroll calculation skills.
• Experience with in-house payroll systems.
• Solid knowledge of EBAs and awards, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team.

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply below or reach out directly to Brendan Blewitt at Brendan.blewitt@peopleinpayroll.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Biotechnology Research, and Retail

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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