Payroll Officer

Harris Scarfe Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Competitive salary + super + profit‑分享

Staff discounts across Spotlight, Anac

EAP and gym discounts

Job summary

Spotlight Group Holdings is looking for a Payroll Officer to join our fast-paced Support Office. This role processes fortnightly payroll via Dayforce, helps shape payroll strategies, resolves pay discrepancies, and provides timely guidance to staff and management.

You will contribute to store inductions and development programs while ensuring data integrity across the system. With 2+ years in a similar role, experience with General Retail Industry Awards, and strong Excel/data entry skills, you

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar payroll role for a medium to large organisation.
• Experience with General Retail Industry Awards or equivalent payroll rules is desirable.
• High volume payroll processing experience (800–1000 employees) and strong Excel/data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll using Dayforce.
• Assist in developing and maintaining payroll strategies, systems and processes.
• Investigate pay discrepancies with confidentiality and discretion.
• Provide timely payroll advice to staff and management.
• Create materials for induction and stores development programs.
• Generate periodic reporting to meet business needs – fortnightly, monthly and annually.
• Conduct data integrity checks and liaise with third parties on employee details.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Communication

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Ready to make an impact? Join our fast-paced Support Office Team as the next Payroll Officer; driving payroll accuracy and delivering an outstanding team member experience!

• Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility with our hybrid work options.
• Rewarding Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary + super + a fantastic profit-share scheme.
• Accelerated Career Growth: Benefit from excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development within a market-leading retail group.
• Exceptional Perks: Access generous team discounts across our iconic brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, Harris Scarfe), plus EAP and gym discounts.
• Collaborative & Fast-Paced Culture: Thrive in a genuinely exciting and dynamic business that celebrates initiative and creativity.
• Convenient Location: Our centrally located South Melbourne office is just steps from the South Melbourne Market.

At Spotlight Group Holdings, we foster a vibrant, team-oriented culture that champions innovation and fresh ideas. We don't just offer jobs; we offer significant career paths with outstanding benefits and a supportive environment where your leadership and contributions are truly valued.

About the role

• Process fortnightly payroll through Dayforce
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of payroll strategies, systems and processes
• Investigating and resolving pay discrepancies, maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• Provide timely advice to staff and management on performance/payroll related
• Assist in creating related material for induction and development programs in stores and support group
• Generating periodic reporting to meet business requirements – fortnightly, monthly and annually
• Analysis of data, reconciliations, and system health checks
• Database maintenance, including regular data integrity checking
• Liaising with third parties regarding team member details on an ad hoc basis

About You

• Have 2+ years of experience in a similar role for a medium to large organisation
• Experience or good understanding of General Retail Industry Awards
• Experience with end of month reconciliations and high-volume payroll processing (800 to 1000 employees)
• Experience with Dayforce is highly desirable
• Experience in New Zealand payroll processing is highly regarded
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Word, Excel and data entry
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Proven ability to initiate change and improvement to processes and systems
• Strong skills in documentation of processes
• Ability to work in a large team environment and stride to achieve desired results and deadlines

Why Choose Spotlight?

Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets.

SGH is one of Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Group Investments, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.

Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe, Spotlight Retail Group is acknowledged as a market leader within the Australian retail space.