standalone payroll officer

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Staff discounts

Coaching & development

CBD office

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Payroll Officer to own end-to-end payroll processes in a standalone capacity for ANZ entities, with NZ exposure and a focus on accuracy and compliance. The role is based in Sydney CBD within a high-performance, development-focused culture.

You will manage fortnightly payroll runs, review timesheets, ensure compliance with Australian awards, and support HR administration while partnering with store managers and regional teams.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience managing full payroll cycles end-to-end.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to confidently work with managers on payroll queries.
• Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and Modern Awards.
• Exposure to NZ payroll frameworks is desired.
• Comfortable working with manual spreadsheets (intermediate Excel) and navigating HRIS or timekeeping software.
• Strong organisational logic to manage manual inputs and refine processing steps.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fortnightly pay runs across ANZ entities, including monthly commission calculations and incentive payouts.
• Review and validate timesheets and timekeeping inputs, liaising directly with store managers to resolve variations.
• Ensure strict adherence to the General Retail Award, local employment contracts, STP, multi-state payroll tax, superannuation, and Workers' Compensation.
• Administer New Zealand payroll compliance, including PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC levies, and loan deductions.
• Prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations, cost-centre allocations, headcount reports, and international financial summaries for overseas regional management.
• Process new starters, probation changes, salary updates, and complex termination or leave liability calculations.
• Provide light, ad-hoc HR administration support and employee masterfile updates in tandem with the HR team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Payroll knowledge

Australian payroll legislation

NZ payroll exposure

HRIS navigation

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

HR or related discipline

Payroll processing experience

Tools

HRIS

Timekeeping software

Job description

Standalone Payroll officer | Permanent | Sydney CBD

We are partnering with an esteemed global luxury retail brand that represents some of the world's most prestigious items. Known for their high-performance culture and commitment to employee development, their Sydney CBD head office is seeking an autonomous and detail-oriented Payroll professional to take full operational ownership of their end-to-end payroll function.

This position is ideal for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys possesses strong numerical reasoning, and enjoys building genuine relationships with managers to streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the fortnightly pay runs across ANZ entities, including monthly commission calculations and incentive payouts.
• Review and validate timesheets and timekeeping inputs, liaising directly with store managers to resolve variations.
• Ensure strict adherence to the General Retail Award, local employment contracts, STP, multi-state payroll tax, superannuation, and Workers' Compensation.
• Administer New Zealand payroll compliance, including PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC levies, and loan deductions.
• Prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations, cost-centre allocations, headcount reports, and international financial summaries for overseas regional management.
• Process new starters, probation changes, salary updates, and complex termination or leave liability calculations.
• Provide light, ad-hoc HR administration support and employee masterfile updates in tandem with the HR team.

What we are looking for

• At least 1 year practical experience in managing full-function end-to-end payroll cycles.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to confidently work with managers on payroll queries.
• Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and Modern Awards
• Exposure to NZ payroll frameworks is desired.
• Comfortable working with manual spreadsheets (intermediate Excel) and navigating complex HRIS or timekeeping software.
• Strong organisational logic to manage manual inputs and refine processing steps cleanly.

What's on offer

• Competitive base salary package plus discretionary year-end performance bonus opportunities.
• Generous corporate benefits, including staff purchasing discounts and dedicated coaching/development investment.
• Prime Sydney CBD office location with a hard-working, supportive, and friendly team culture.
• Secure standalone ownership of a core business function with stable, year-round operational consistency.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience 2 years

qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accouting and Finance
• HR or related discipline.
• Or relevant Payroll processing experience