Payroll Specialist

David Jones Ltd.; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company in Australia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves processing end-to-end payroll cycles and maintaining compliance with payroll legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in payroll processing and strong attention to detail. Hybrid working arrangements are available, along with a competitive remuneration package and employee discounts.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Parental leave policy

Generous employee discounts

Birthday leave

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, superannuation, and modern awards/enterprise agreements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll services to all employees.
• Process and reconcile end-to-end payroll.
• Identify process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Apply now Job no: 540671
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: People & Culture

The Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you will ensure our employees are paid accurately, on time, and in line with all relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and company policies. You will be a trusted source of payroll expertise, supporting both employees and managers with clear guidance and timely resolution of payroll matters.

Your primary objective will be to deliver a seamless payroll experience by:

• Maintaining accurate payroll data and records.
• Processing end-to-end payroll cycles with precision and confidentiality.
• Interpreting and applying complex payroll legislation and agreements correctly.
• Proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies before they impact employees.
• Building strong working relationships across HR, Finance, and operational teams to ensure payroll processes run smoothly.

Through your expertise and attention to detail, you will directly contribute to employee satisfaction and the organisation’s compliance, ensuring payroll is a valued and trusted service.

Your Day Looks Like

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll services to all employees, ensuring queries are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Provide consistent support across all trading days to align with operational team needs.
• Process and reconcile end-to-end payroll, ensuring legislative and policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reporting, and reconciliations to meet financial deadlines.
• Identify process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Share payroll expertise to build confidence and capability across the team and broader business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and champion best practice.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation, and modern awards/enterprise agreements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with HR, Finance, and operational teams.
• A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Why Work for Us

Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING. In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams.

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.