Payroll Officer

Accent Group; Cremorne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts

Casual, fun and dynamic office

Growing, supportive, people-centric 팀

Job summary

Accent Group is seeking a Payroll Officer to join the People & Payroll team in Cremorne, Australia. You will manage end-to-end payroll for 10,000+ team members across Australia & New Zealand, processing monthly and fortnightly cycles and resolving payroll inquiries.

In a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will maintain accurate records, prepare ad-hoc reports, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the wider business while upholding confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated at least 2 years' experience in a high-volume payroll environment (retail preferred but not required)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation (Awards, Super, Tax, Leave, etc.)
• Experience with Chris21/iChris and Dayforce Ceridian highly regarded
• Understanding of Australian Awards (General Retail Award preferred).
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and modify to change quickly as the business continues to grow
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• High attention to detail including accuracy and thoroughness and ability to monitor work for quality
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with the Microsoft Office suite
• A calm, can-do attitude with top-tier organisational skills
• High ethical standards and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll for team members in Australia & New Zealand via the payroll systems.
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data to maintain and update payroll information.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with calculations including but not limited to, back-payments, leave and terminations.
• Partner and deliver impeccable customer service to the business in assisting with any payroll inquiries or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external team on payroll-related activities.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records and leave, sickness, and overtime reports.
• Any other reasonable instructions as directed by Management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll knowledge

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Data accuracy

Tools

Chris21/iChris

Dayforce Ceridian

Job description

Join Accent Group one of Australia and New Zealand's largest retail groups. With 850+ stores, 34 iconic brands and 30+ online platforms, we're home to some of the world's most recognised names, including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, Lacoste, Sports Direct and Vans. We're driven by innovation, passionate about our people and committed to creating exceptional experiences for our customers and teams. Here individuality is celebrated, performance is rewarded and you'll be empowered to make your mark!

We have an exciting full-time role available within our People & Payroll team based in Cremorne. The Payroll Officer is accountable for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of brands, across monthly and fortnightly pay cycles. This role will work closely with stakeholders to assist with resolving queries and provide support to the wider business.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, this role will be primarily responsible for supporting our retail and support office teams with day-to-day requirements, ad-hoc reporting, responding to queries, and managing changes across the business. With a total payroll of 10,000+ team members, this role is fast-paced and high volume, requiring the payroll officer to be highly organised and have a make-it-happen attitude.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll for team members in Australia & New Zealand via the payroll systems.
• Collecting, calculating, and entering data to maintain and update payroll information.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with calculations including but not limited to, back-payments, leave and terminations.
• Partner and deliver impeccable customer service to the business in assisting with any payroll inquiries or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external team on payroll-related activities.
• Updating and maintaining payroll records and leave, sickness, and overtime reports.
• Any other reasonable instructions as directed by Management.

To be successful you will have the following:

• Demonstrated at least 2 years' experience in a high-volume payroll environment (retail preferred but not required)
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation (Awards, Super, Tax, Leave, etc.)
• Experience with Chris21/iChris and Dayforce Ceridian highly regarded
• Understanding of Australian Awards (General Retail Award preferred).
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and modify to change quickly as the business continues to grow
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• High attention to detail including accuracy and thoroughness and ability to monitor work for quality
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence with the Microsoft Office suite
• A calm, can-do attitude with top-tier organisational skills
• High ethical standards and ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Why you'll love working at Accent Group:

• Work across iconic & global brands with access to generous discounts
• Casual, fun and dynamic office based in Cremorne
• Be part of a growing, supportive and people-centric team

At Accent Group Limited we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.