Global Retail Brands, Australia's largest specialty homewares retailer, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join our Head Office team on St Kilda Road. This is a fantastic 6-month contract opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and growing business with over 300 stores nationwide.

Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager you will work in a team of 4 to process the national fortnightly payroll of approximately 1800 staff.

About the role:

Reporting into the Payroll Team Lead, this role is ideal for a fast-paced individual looking to grow their career within payroll. This role will collaborate across multiple divisions within the organization, delivering comprehensive payroll support to ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities of the role will include but not be limited to:

- Setup of new employees in relevant HR & Payroll systems
- Maintain & update employee details in relevant HR & Payroll systems
- Preparation of timesheets and active imports
- End to end payroll management
- Pay adjustments, backpays, termination payments
- Superannuation, Payroll Tax and PAYG
- Workcover payments & reconciliations
- Award interpretation
- Ensure compliance in line with appropriate legislation, regulations, policy and procedures
- Fortnightly/monthly reporting
- Project work




- Provide employee support with time recording system (Humanforce)
- Manage queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Ad hoc reports & duties as required
- Support to the Payroll Manager

Skills and Experience

- Approximately 5 years’ experience in similar position
- Micropay Meridian and/or Humanforce experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of applicable awards, legislation and other statutory requirements
- Knowledge of the General Retail Industry Award (Advantageous)
- Proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Immediate Start, Full time

The Successful Applicant To be considered for this position you will need to have a strong knowledge of payroll with a minimum of 3 years’ experience performing end-to-end payroll within a high-volume environment. Possessing a solid work ethic, you will excel being a proactive member of a friendly payroll team who is able to work in a team, and autonomously. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and possess a high level of attention to detail, along with a high standard of accuracy.

Apply today to start your journey towards your next career move!

📌 Senior Payroll Officer | 6 Month Contract (Melbourne)
🏢 Global Retail Brands Australia
📍 Melbourne