Senior Payroll Officer

People in Payroll; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services provider in Melbourne is looking for a Senior Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a respected retail organization. The role offers clear growth pathways into leadership and system improvements, and focuses on accuracy and responsiveness to payroll queries. Ideal candidates will have strong payroll processing skills, experience in retail, and ability to deliver analytics and insights. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position offering a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Previous exposure to the retail sector is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of EBAs and awards with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Maintain employee data and profiles to the highest standard.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Strong reporting and analytics

Manual payroll calculation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration within a team

Job description

People in Payroll are excited to be partnering with a highly regarded ASX listed retail organisation in Melbourne. We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity with clear growth pathways—whether into leadership or payroll systems. The business is offering genuine scope to make this role your own.

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yr

Key Duties

• End-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy across data entry, calculations, and deductions.
• Maintain employee data and profiles to the highest standard.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related queries in a timely manner.
• Deliver regular reporting and payroll analytics, including inputs for board and committee papers.
• Manage and action tickets within agreed timeframes.
• Provide payroll insights and analysis to support business decision‑making.

Ideal Experience

• Demonstrated end-to-end payroll experience in a high-volume environment (large teams or complex processing highly desirable).
• Previous exposure to the retail sector.
• Strong reporting, analytics, and manual payroll calculation skills.
• Experience with in-house payroll systems.
• Solid knowledge of EBAs and awards, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team.

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply below or reach out directly to Brendan Blewitt at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Biotechnology Research, and Retail

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia