Full time Permanent Associate
Posted 03 Jul ****
Description
About Us
We are a leading Australian-owned manufacturer in the kitchen and wardrobe industry, delivering high-quality solutions through trusted brands including Kinsman and Freedom Kitchens & Wardrobes. Best known for our association with The Block, we are recognised for our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service tailored to modern Australian lifestyles.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team at our Somersby site. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who thrives on combining payroll precision with people-focused HR support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of fortnightly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, while supporting the full employee lifecycle. In this hands-on role, you will be a trusted first point of contact for payroll and HR queries, playing a meaningful part in delivering a positive employee experience.
Conveniently located off the M1 with onsite parking available, this role is well-suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and brings a minimum of 3–4 years' payroll experience.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll accurately and on time, including new starters, terminations, leave, superannuation, and payroll adjustments
Maintain accurate employee and payroll records within Employment Hero
Prepare payroll reconciliations, reporting, and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with awards, Fair Work legislation, and all payroll obligations
Respond to payroll enquiries in a timely and professional manner
Human Resources
Support onboarding, employment contracts, and employee lifecycle administration
Assist with HR documentation and maintaining accurate employee records
Coordinate HR administrative activities including inductions,



probation tracking, training records, and policy acknowledgements
Contribute to process improvements and HR initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Minimum 3–4 years' experience in payroll
Sound knowledge of Australian payroll processes and employment legislation
Experience using Employment Hero (highly regarded)
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High levels of discretion when handling confidential information
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark across both payroll and HR in a well-known Australian brand. You will join a supportive team, gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle, and contribute to meaningful improvements in systems and processes — including our ongoing transition to Employment Hero.
Onsite parking and easy M1 access
Inclusive, collaborative team culture
Exposure to a well-recognised Australian brand (as seen on The Block)
Opportunity to shape and improve payroll and HR processes as we invest in our systems
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
Company Overview
We are a leader within the kitchen industry, with well-known, high-quality brands such as Kinsman and Freedom kitchens and wardrobes, both heavily associated with the popular show, "The Block". Proudly, we are Australian owned and manufactured, with a reputation for delivering to Australian standards and excellence, driven by a superior quality of products, exceptional service and flexible on-trend design solutions for today's lifestyle needs.
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