Payroll Officer: Workday, High-Volume, Flexible Hours

Hungry Jack's Pty; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff food discounts

Employee assistance programs

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the national Payroll Team at the National Support Office. The role supports payroll for a large workforce across Australia, ensuring timely and accurate processing and strong stakeholder service.

You'll work with Workday Payroll, handle end-to-end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement during a period of systems transformation. A background in high-volume payroll and solid communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation requirements, Awards and EBAs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with end-to-end weekly payroll processing in a team environment using Workday Payroll.
• Data entry and maintenance for new starters, employee changes, and terminations.
• Review and management of Time & Attendance data from LIFELENZ.
• Calculation of various leave types including parental leave, annual leave, long service leave, sick leave, and workers compensation.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end payroll processes.
• Accurate interpretation of Awards and EBAs.
• Responding to payroll enquiries via email, phone, and JIRA ticketing system.
• Monthly and year-to-date payroll reconciliations.
• Assisting with superannuation and payroll tax reconciliations.
• Participating in end-of-month and end-of-financial-year activities.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems and processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Payroll qualification (Certificate or Diploma)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

LIFELENZ

Excel

Job description

Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the national Payroll Team at the National Support Office. The role supports payroll for a large workforce across Australia, ensuring timely and accurate processing and strong stakeholder service.

You'll work with Workday Payroll, handle end-to-end processes, and contribute to continuous improvement during a period of systems transformation. A background in high-volume payroll and solid communication skills are essential.