Payroll Officer / Administration

Stage II; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

On Site Parking

Job summary

Stage II Group in Geelong is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our HR team. This permanent, full‑time role delivers end‑to‑end payroll processing and payroll administration in a fast‑paced retail environment.

You will manage weekly payroll, keep accurate employee records, handle new starters, terminations, superannuation, Payroll Tax and WorkCover reporting, while ensuring compliance and timely responses to staff inquiries. A current police check is required before commencing.

Qualifications

• Experienced in payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident handling confidential information.
• Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Clear, professional communicator.
• Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• A varied role combining payroll and administration.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and updating details.
• Processing new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Superannuation payments and reporting.
• Preparing and processing Payroll Tax requirements.
• Managing WorkCover administration, including claims and associated documentation.
• Assisting with WorkCover reporting and premium requirements.
• Ensuring payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and workplace requirements.
• Responding to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Assisting with general HR and administration tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Job description

The Stage II Group is a national clothing wholesaler & retailer, with well‑known brands such as Edge, Elm, All About Eve, St Goliath, Silent Theory, Foxwood, Eve Sister, Jorge and St Goliath Boys.

We are looking for an experienced and organised Payroll Officer / Administration professional to join our HR team. This role is permanent and full‑time.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across payroll and administration and is looking for a varied role within a fast‑paced environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the relevant manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, along with a range of payroll‑related compliance and administration tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and ensuring employee details are kept up to date.
• Processing new starters, terminations, leave, allowances, deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Superannuation payments and reporting.
• Preparing and processing Payroll Tax requirements.
• Managing WorkCover administration, including claims and associated documentation.
• Assisting with WorkCover reporting and premium requirements.
• Ensuring payroll processes comply with relevant legislation and workplace requirements.
• Responding to payroll and employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Assisting with general HR and administration tasks as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in payroll processing and payroll administration.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working with numbers and handling confidential information.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A clear and professional communicator.
• Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• A varied role combining payroll and administration.

• Staff Discounts
• On Site Parking

Please note: you will be required to provide a current police check before commencing employment

Only successful candidates will be contacted.