Your new journey begins with STRAND!

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team at our Pyrmont Head Office.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across our growing retail network. Working closely with leaders and team members across the business, you'll ensure payroll is delivered efficiently, remains compliant with legislative requirements, and provides an exceptional employee experience.

If you're passionate about accuracy, enjoy problem-solving and thrive in a quick-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Maintain payroll records, employee data and system updates while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
- Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll information and support audits and compliance requirements
- Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve discrepancies, providing exceptional support to team members across the business
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies

About You

- Previous experience in a Payroll Officer or payroll administration role
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards and compliance requirements (GRIA knowledge highly regarded)




- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information accurately
- Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel, with Dayforce experience highly regarded
- A proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach
- A qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is highly regarded

Why Start Your Journey With STRAND?

Room to Grow

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your payroll career within a growing national retailer. You'll work alongside a supportive People & Culture team, gain exposure to a dynamic retail environment, and play an important role in delivering a seamless payroll experience for our team members.

Perks That Matter

- 40% team member discount across all STRAND products
- Birthday leave
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (eligibility criteria applies)
- Service Recognition Program
- Employee referral incentives
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program A Culture That Gets It

Supported by leaders who value ownership, curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

At STRAND, people are our power. We're driven by innovation, a deep commitment to our teams, and a genuine belief in putting people first. If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Pyrmont Head Office, with a hybrid working arrangement of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

📌 Payroll Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Strandbags
📍 Sydney