6-Month Contract role (Potential Extension)

Sydney, Australia | Flexible work arrangements including work from home

$75,000-$80,000 + super

About Us

Have you ever received a sample from a friendly face while shopping at Costco? Well, that's us!

We are Club Demonstration Services (CDS). We are the preferred in-house product demonstration service provider to Costco (think-Costco Samples).

Being part of CDS means having the opportunity to connect with members, create a 'Know Like Trust' relationship with team members and make a difference in their everyday lives.

With over 30 years of international growth, CDS operates across countries including the United States, Canada, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Sweden, France, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team on a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end fortnightly payroll for approximately 500 employees across Australia and New Zealand.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll compliance and legislation across both Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

- Process in-house end-to-end fortnightly payroll for Australian employees using Oracle EBS 12.2.10 and support outsourced New Zealand payroll through Smartly
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation, employment agreements and awards, and company policies across Australia and New Zealand
- Manage payroll obligations including STP2 payroll reporting, PAYGW, superannuation, payroll tax, salary sacrifice contributions, workers compensation, child support, leave entitlements and garnishees
- Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, supporting month-end and year-end processes including reconciliations, tax filings, and superannuation contributions.




- Process employee terminations, redundancies, final payments, long service leave and other entitlements.
- Respond to payroll enquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support workers compensation reporting and wage estimations across Australia.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance and external stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
- Assist with payroll system improvements and process optimisation initiatives.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Stay up to date with payroll legislation and regulatory changes across Australia and New Zealand, including minimum wages, tax rates, KiwiSaver, Superannuation and other payroll requirements.
- Prepare and submit payroll reporting requirements to relevant authorities including the ATO and IRD (NZ).
- Interpret and apply Australian and New Zealand employment legislation, including KiwiSaver, ACC levies, leave entitlements, holiday pay calculations, and other statutory requirements.
- Complete ad hoc payroll projects as required

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, including KiwiSaver, ACC levies and statutory leave entitlements.
- Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and employment legislation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Robust organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Experience with Oracle EBS and/or Workday experience.
- Experience working within ERP systems.
- Payroll qualification or certification.
- Experience processing payroll within medium to large organisations.

Applicants must be based in Sydney, Australia and have full working rights.

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