Payroll Officer

Goodman Fielder Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder is seeking a Payroll Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Sydney. You will deliver accurate end-to-end Australian payroll, handle changes and terminations, and resolve queries with a customer-first mindset.

You will perform audits and ensure compliance with payroll legislation, partnering with HR, Finance, IT and Payroll SMEs to optimise processes. SAP or Kronos experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Make Every Pay Day Count - 12 month fixed term contractAt 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 2027and 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 DoingDeliver accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing across AustraliaProcess payroll changes, adjustments and termination paymentsResolve payroll queries with a customer-first mindsetPerform payroll audits, reconciliations and compliance checksEnsure compliance with Australian payroll legislation and company policiesPartner with HR, Finance, IT and Payroll SMEs to deliver seamless payroll servicesIdentify opportunities to improve, streamline and automate payroll processesSupport system enhancements and act as an escalation point for payroll issuesWhat You'll Bring2+ years' end-to-end payroll experienceStrong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirementsExperience working within large or complex payroll environmentsExceptional attention to detail and analytical skillsStrong stakeholder management and communication capabilitiesA proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvementExperience with SAP and/or UKG (Kronos) will be highly regardedJoin a Team That DeliversAt 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.Apply now and help us deliver payroll excellence across Goodman Fielder.