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Senior Payroll OfficerUniversal Store • Brisbane, AU
Senior Payroll Officer

Senior Payroll Officer

Universal Store • Brisbane, AU
9 days ago
Job description

From our humble beginnings as a suburban unisex clothing store in 1999, we've grown to more than 100 stores nationally and now deliver the latest in apparel to customers around the world through our thriving online store. Our team carefully curates a mix of local and international labels, working collaboratively to develop exclusive styles and collections that give our customers head to toe outfitting options for every occasion.


Today, we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's leading youth fashion retailers. We've built and grown brands such as Neovision, Common Need, Luck & Trouble, and Worship, and we continue to partner with global favourites including Front Runner, Abrand, Rusty, Lioness, Motel. As our business has expanded, we've welcomed the Perfect Stranger and Thrills brands into our portfolio, allowing us to offer an even broader range of fits, styles and pieces that reflect the diversity of our customer base.


No matter the style, our mission remains the same: elevate every outfit and deliver customer service that goes above and beyond.


The Opportunity


We're looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our People team and play a key role in delivering a seamless payroll experience for more than 2,000 team members across our group. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step up, broaden their responsibilities and make a real impact in a growing retail business.


Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll lead our weekly payroll cycles, navigate complex payroll and Award matters, and be one of the go-to people for all things payroll. From supporting leaders with payroll queries to identifying smarter ways of doing things, you'll play a key role in ensuring our people are looked after behind the scenes. You'll also support and mentor junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping build a high-performing payroll function.



  • Taking the lead on delivering accurate and timely payroll for 2,000+ team members

  • Partnering with leaders across Retail, People & Culture and Finance to provide payroll support and advice

  • Interpreting Awards, payroll legislation and employment conditions to ensure compliance and accuracy

  • Managing payroll changes including new starters, promotions, transfers and terminations

  • Investigating and resolving payroll queries with a focus on delivering a great employee experience

  • Preparing payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance activities including superannuation and PAYG

  • Identifying smarter ways of working and driving continuous improvements across payroll processes, systems and workflows

  • Supporting payroll projects, audits and system enhancements that help set the team up for success

  • Mentoring and supporting junior payroll team members, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow their capability and confidence

  • Helping create a payroll experience that's accurate, efficient and genuinely people-focused


About You


You love solving problems, working with numbers and finding better ways of doing things. You're confident navigating complex payroll matters, building relationships across the business and sharing your knowledge with others.


You'll bring:



  • Previous experience in a Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll Team Leader or similar role

  • Experience in a retail or multi-site environment and Dayforce experience will be highly regarded

  • Strong end-to-end payroll experience within a medium to large organisation

  • Solid knowledge of payroll legislation, Awards, superannuation and taxation requirements

  • Experience interpreting Awards and providing payroll guidance to stakeholders

  • Confidence managing payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance obligations

  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships

  • Confidence working with payroll systems and Excel

  • A collaborative approach, with experience supporting and mentoring team members


What We Offer



  • A vibrant, collaborative workplace culture with a supportive and growth driven leadership team

  • Exclusive staff discounts across our brands, plus access to partner deals and offers through Flare

  • Free on-site parking and generous facilities at our modern, purpose-built Support Office located in Eagle Farm

  • Learning & Development opportunities - Grow your career with us!

  • Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility to work from home

  • Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options

  • Company paid parental leave

  • Wellbeing support through Sonder and regular wellness initiatives

  • Regular social events and team activities


Our Values



  • Care for Everyone

  • Here to Help

  • Make it Work

  • Better Than Good

  • Contribute

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