Payroll Officer

Cirql; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirql in Melbourne is recruiting a Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end fortnightly payrolls, master data, and award interpretation during a Dayforce transition.

You'll apply GRIA knowledge, oversee superannuation and leave liabilities, and respond to live payroll inquiries with accuracy and care. This role sits within a collaborative People & Culture team, focused on system mapping and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in standalone or end-to-end payroll roles in mid-to-large organisations.
• Experience using Dayforce, Preceda or similar payroll systems.
• Knowledge of modern awards, GRIA preferred.
• Understanding of statutory leave liabilities and superannuation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payrolls and off-cycle payments for designated groups.
• Interpret GRIA and related enterprise agreements.
• Maintain employee master data: hires, changes, rosters, terminations.
• Support transition from legacy platforms to Dayforce and refine data mappings.
• Handle superannuation, long service leave, workers' compensation and parental leave.
• Triage payroll queries from stores and distribution teams with timely resolution.
• Prepare ad hoc HR/Finance reports and reconciliation analyses.
• Maintain audit trails and comply with internal control policies.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Detail orientation

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Dayforce

Preceda

Job description

At Cirql, we don't focus on industry specifics - our core specialisation is partnering with middle-market organisations that are experiencing change. This client is the perfect example of that - an established and high-growth consumer businessproactively structuring its corporate systems, processes, and capability for the next wave of expansion.

Cirql is proud to represent a major retail and FMCG operator with a substantial footprint across Australia. With a strong product portfolio and a diverse workforce of approximately 2,000 team members across retail stores and warehouse /distribution centres, the organisation maintains a commitment to operational excellence and employee experience.

The People & Culture function is currently undergoing a period of key system modernisations and process optimization. The payroll operations structure is built on collaboration, mutual support, and open communication. Operating in a pragmatic and fast-paced retail environment, the team values calm problem-solvers who can balance technical compliance with a supportive, customer-centric approach to internal query resolution.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Payroll Operations Manager, this Payroll Officer position is a central operational role within a dedicated and established payroll team. Designed for a hands-on payroll practitioner, this role offers end-to-end accountability across large-scale fortnightly pay runs, master data maintenance, and award interpretation.

You will step into a pivotal environment as the organisation actively transitions its core payroll systems to Dayforce. Working alongside the team you will manage day-to-day processing, navigate complex retail edge cases, and assist in embedding standardized workflows to support ongoing business growth.

What You'll Do

Executing end-to-end processing of fortnightly payrolls and off-cycle payments for assigned pay run groups in compliance with company timelines

Interpreting relevant employment frameworks, including the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) and associated enterprise agreements

Maintaining employee master data across new hires, position changes, part-time roster variations, and terminations

Supporting the live system transition from legacy platforms to Dayforce, helping refine operational data mappings and process documentation

Managing end-to-end processing for superannuation lodgements, long service leave, workers' compensation, and Paid Parental Leave

Triaging first-level pay queries from store and distribution teams via the payroll inbox, delivering prompt and patient resolution

Preparing ad hoc reporting for HR and Finance, including leave registers and reconciliation analysis

Collaborating with team members to maintain audit trails and ensure strict compliance with internal control policies

What You'll Bring

We are seeking a patient, detail-oriented payroll professional who brings a calm, adaptable approach to dynamic, system-transition environments. You possess strong analytical capabilities and take pride in delivering accurate, timely outcomes for end-to-end workforce operations.

In addition, you will bring:

Proven hands-on experience in a standalone or end-to-end Payroll Officer capacity within medium-to-large organisations

Hands-on experience using Dayforce, Preceda or similar payroll systems

Sound working knowledge of modern awards, particularly the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) would be an advantage

Practical understanding of statutory leave liabilities, superannuation guarantee, and ATO compliance

Excellent communication skills with a track record of handling internal queries patiently and professionally

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