Payroll Officer

Goodman Fielder; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 12-month fixed term contract in Sydney, Australia. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing across Australia, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with local legislation while delivering excellent service to employees.

In this role you will partner with HR, Finance and IT to drive process improvements, system enhancements and automation, and you will be a trusted escalation point for payroll queries within a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in large or complex payroll environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing across Australia.
• Process payroll changes, adjustments and termination payments.
• Resolve payroll queries with a customer-first mindset.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations and compliance checks.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and company policies.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT and Payroll SMEs to deliver seamless payroll services.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate payroll processes.
• Support system enhancements and act as an escalation point for payroll issues.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll law

Payroll systems

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

UKG Kronos

Job description

Make Every Pay Day Count - 12 month fixed term contract

At Goodman Fielder, we're proud to make everyday food better for everyone. Behind some of Australia and New Zealand's most loved brands, our people keep millions of households stocked with products they know and trust. That's why getting payroll right matters.

We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team on a fixed term basis until Dec 2027 and help ensure our employees are paid accurately, on time, every time. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and working in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing across Australia


• Process payroll changes, adjustments and termination payments


• Resolve payroll queries with a customer-first mindset


• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations and compliance checks


• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and company policies


• Partner with HR, Finance, IT and Payroll SMEs to deliver seamless payroll services


• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate payroll processes


• Support system enhancements and act as an escalation point for payroll issues

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years' end-to-end payroll experience


• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements


• Experience working within large or complex payroll environments


• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills


• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities


• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement


• Experience with SAP and/or UKG (Kronos) will be highly regarded

Join a Team That Delivers

At Goodman Fielder, you'll join a business that's constantly evolving. We invest in our people, encourage continuous improvement, and empower our teams to challenge the status quo. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside experienced professionals who genuinely care about delivering great outcomes.

If you're looking for a role where accuracy matters, improvement is encouraged, and you'll be part of a business that touches millions of consumers every day, this is an opportunity to build your career with one of Australasia's leading food companies.