Payroll Officer

Vinarchy group.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine allowance

WFH flexibility

Health insurance discounts

Learning library access

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the People & Communications team in Adelaide on an 11-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, East, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate payroll processing across designated regions and business units.

Working closely with People & Communications, Finance and operational leaders, you will support payroll governance, reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations.
• Knowledge of modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Proficiency with Excel and payroll/time and attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Maintain payroll records and process new starters, employee changes, transfers, leave and terminations.
• Prepare payroll reports and support month-end reconciliations, journals and leave liability reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Legislation knowledge

Awards knowledge

Excel skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Tools

Payroll software

Time & attendance systems

Job description

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Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our People & Communications team in Adelaide on an 11-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, East, you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate payroll processing across designated regions and business units. Working closely with People & Communications, Finance and operational leaders, you will support payroll governance, reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for a detail-focused payroll professional who enjoys solving problems and providing reliable support to employees, managers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time across weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Maintain payroll records and process new starters, employee changes, transfers, leave and terminations.
• Calculate salary adjustments, allowances, deductions, overtime, leave payments and back pays.
• Respond to payroll queries and provide timely support to employees and managers.
• Ensure payroll activity complies with legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, contracts and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and support month-end reconciliations, journals and leave liability reporting.
• Support statutory obligations including PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and workers compensation.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, system enhancements, testing and implementation activities.

What You’ll Bring

• At least three years’ payroll processing experience within a medium to large organisation.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment obligations.
• Knowledge of modern awards, enterprise agreements and employment conditions.
• Experience using payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Understanding of payroll accounting concepts, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and Microsoft Excel skills.

Why Join Us

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Flexible working (Up to 2 days working from home)
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Modern office located in Adelaide
• Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Private Health Insurance Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts

Want to know more about us? Check out this short video!

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.