Part‐time Permanent Associate
Location: Richmond, Melbourne
Description
Nomad Coffee Group is home to a diverse portfolio of coffee brands across Australia and New Zealand, from award‐winning specialty roasters to high‐volume private label solutions, serving B2B and B2C customers across cafe supply, ecommerce, FMCG and contract roasting.
We're united by a shared passion for great coffee and a belief that work should be purposeful, rewarding, and fun.
The Role
This is a standalone payroll function with real ownership.
You'll be the trusted subject matter expert on payroll across our group, responsible for the accurate and timely end‐to‐end processing of pay for approximately 150 employees across Australia and New Zealand.
Working acrossEmployment Hero (AU)andPayHero (NZ), you'll ensure our people are paid correctly, on time, and in full compliance with all relevant legislation, awards, and employment agreements.
Genuine flexibility:20 hours per week with the freedom to set your own schedule – hours can be worked across 3 or 4 days, depending on what works for you.
Hybrid working arrangements also available, so you can mix time in our Richmond office with working from home.
What You'll Be Doing
Processing accurate end‐to‐end weekly pay runs across AU and NZ – including overtime, penalty rates, allowances, commissions, leave, terminations and back pays
Handling workers' compensation (AU) and ACC (NZ) reporting and reconciliations
Acting as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries – responding promptly, professionally and with empathy
Partnering with People & Culture on the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
Preparing payroll journals,



reconciling balance sheet accounts, and producing reports for Finance and leadership
Identifying and implementing process and automation improvements across the payroll function
Staying current with legislative changes across both jurisdictions and applying them proactively
What You'll Bring
2‐3 years' experience in an end‐to‐end payroll role, ideally across both Australia and New Zealand
Hands‐on experience with cloud payroll platforms – Employment Hero and/or PayHero highly regarded
Solid working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation: Fair Work Act, NES, Contemporary Awards, STP Phase 2, super, PAYG and state Payroll Tax
Working knowledge of NZ payroll legislation: Holidays Act ****, Employment Relations Act, PAYE, KiwiSaver, ESCT and IRD payday filing
Confidence interpreting and applying Modern Awards
Strong numerical accuracy and a track record of delivering pay runs on time and error‐free
Excellent communication skills – able to explain payroll matters clearly to non‐specialists
High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive data with care
Why Nomad?
Real flexibility – set your own schedule across 3 or 4 days, with hybrid working arrangements
Ownership and autonomy – you'll own the payroll function end‐to‐end
A values‐led team – Create a Legacy, We Play to Win, Be Brave, Better Together
A vibrant Richmond HQ – and yes, exceptional coffee on tap
A growing group of brands with opportunities to broaden your experience across AU and NZ
Nomad Coffee Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate individuality and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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