The Company:
Are you an experienced Payroll professional? We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading national company who is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their People & Safety team. This temporary position will initially be for a 4-5 week period with possible extension.
The Position
Reporting to the Senior Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for delivering efficient and accurate payroll services to a large, diverse workforce. You’ll play a key role in ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time, while providing expert advice on payroll compliance, awards, and legislative requirements.
The Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payroll for up to 1,500 employees
- Review, reconcile, and maintain payroll records, entitlements, and variations
- Manage payroll calculations including terminations, redundancies, and deductions
- Support month-end, year-end, and statutory compliance reporting
- Provide advice and interpretation of awards, agreements, and payroll legislation
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes
We’re looking for someone with:
- Ceridian Dayforce (essential)
- 2–4 years’ payroll experience (retail or FMCG highly regarded)
- Strong understanding of awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation, and payroll legislation
- Advanced MS Excel and analytical skills
- Experience with payroll systems (Dayforce or Attaché desirable)
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Opportunity to work with a well-known national brand
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities
- Competitive remuneration and staff benefits
- Onsite parking
At Elements Recruitment we exist to help people find the right place and help businesses grow with the right people. That’s why we welcome candidates from all walks of life and offer adjustments if needed.? If there’s anything we can do to make the recruitment process more comfortable or accessible for you let us know.
