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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Payroll Officer | Global Retailer | $95K – $105K Package

Job title : PayrollLocation : Melbourne

  • Immediate Start Available | Full time, Permanent
  • $95K – $105K Package | SAP
  • CBD location | Leading Global Retailer


The Opportunity


This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the Head Office of a leading global retail brand on a permanent, full-time basis.

Working as part of a dedicated payroll team, you will support the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll for a large, high-volume workforce. This role is well suited to someone looking to further develop their payroll career within a structured, fast-paced retail environment with exposure to SAP and retail awards.

The Challenge


Reporting to the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Responding promptly and professionally to employee payroll queries
  • Assisting with fortnightly end-to-end payroll processing (including time & attendance checks through to payroll calculations)
  • Maintaining and updating employee payroll records, including new starters, terminations, and contract changes
  • Conducting regular and ad-hoc payroll audits and preparing summary reports
  • Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting (including payroll tax and superannuation)
  • Ensuring compliance with the General Retail Industry Award and Australian tax and superannuation legislation
  • Producing payroll reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
  • Working closely with HR and broader internal teams

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a payroll role within a medium to large organisation
  • Exposure to SAP and modern payroll systems
  • Understanding of awards (retail award experience highly regarded)
  • Moderate/Strong Excel skills are key 
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure


The Next Step
 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 285.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
 
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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270