Payroll Officer

Bapcor Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bapcor Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join the People & Culture team in Mount Waverley on a fixed-term contract through to June 2027. You will manage end-to-end payroll, ensure compliance with Awards and employment standards, and support system improvements in a large payroll environment.

You will collaborate with Finance, People & Culture and other stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll information, data integrity and timely payroll delivery across multiple cycles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll in a large or complex organisation.
• Hands-on experience processing end-to-end payroll across multiple cycles.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment standards.
• Experience interpreting Awards and Agreements.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay cycles with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage payroll transactions including wages, allowances, deductions, bonuses, leave, starters and terminations.
• Interpret relevant Awards, Agreements and employment conditions.
• Maintain accurate employee data in payroll and time & attendance systems with data integrity.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from team members and leaders and resolve issues promptly.
• Support month-end activities, reconciliations, statutory payments, reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with People & Culture, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll information and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and automation and contribute to system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

Awards & agreements interpretation

Data integrity

Time & attendance systems

Excel

Customer focus

Tools

Payroll software

Time & attendance systems

Job description

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.

Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.

We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:

• We do the right thing
• We are in it together
• We give a damn

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.

Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.

We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:

• We do the right thing
• We are in it together
• We give a damn
• We get it done

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Advisor to join our People & Culture team in Mount Waverley. This will be a fixed term contract till the end of June 2027.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely end-to-end payroll services while providing knowledgeable and responsive support to team members and leaders.

Working within a large and complex payroll environment, you'll gain exposure to multiple pay cycles, Awards and Agreements, time and attendance, statutory requirements, reporting and reconciliations. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to payroll system improvements, automation and broader projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly and monthly pay cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Manage payroll transactions including wages, allowances, deductions, bonuses, leave, new starters, employee changes and terminations.
• Interpret and apply relevant Awards, Agreements, employment conditions and payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee data across payroll and time & attendance systems, ensuring strong data integrity and confidentiality.
• Respond to payroll enquiries from team members and leaders, investigating and resolving issues in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Support month-end activities, reconciliations, statutory payments, reporting and audit requirements.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent payroll information and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and automation, and contribute to payroll-related projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications

You are a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in getting things right and delivering a great experience for employees.

You will bring:

• 2+ years' experience in payroll, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll end-to-end across multiple payroll cycles.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and employment standards.
• Experience interpreting Awards, Agreements and employment conditions.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.

Additional Information

At Bapcor, we value our employees and offer a supportive environment for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a dedicated team. Additionally, we offer:

• Opportunity to join an Australian owned, ASX listed company and work with an iconic brand.
• Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.
• Potential for career growth and personal development.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits across our Burson Auto Parts trade stores as well as our retail stores including Autobarn, Opposite Lock, Midas Australia, and ABS Service Centres.
• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave & Employee Assistance Program.

Bapcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of our organisational culture. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and better decision-making, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.

No Recruitment Agencies Please!

While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.