Payroll Officer (Part-Time) – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time Contract Associate
Posted 06 Sep ****
Description
About the Role
We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team and help deliver our weekly payroll.
This is a 6-month, part-time contract (24 hours a week) based in our Waterloo office, working on site three days a week.
Payroll processing is handled by an external provider, so your focus is the accuracy of each weekly cycle.
You will prepare and check payroll inputs, review the draft pay run, resolve any discrepancies and authorise the release of payment files.
Payroll sits as a standalone function, with the Finance team close at hand for escalations and support.
What You Will Be Doing
Prepare and verify weekly payroll inputs, including timesheets, allowances, deductions and pay changes
Maintain employee records covering new starters, changes and terminations
Review draft pay runs, investigate variances and authorise the release of payment files
Liaise with the external payroll provider on adjustments and corrections
Manage payroll and leave queries via the shared payroll inbox
Prepare weekly and month-end payroll reporting, reconciliations and general ledger postings
Maintain accurate, audit-ready payroll records
Support payroll compliance, including Award interpretation, PAYG withholding,



superannuation guarantee and STP Phase 2 reporting
What We're Looking For
Prior payroll experience, ideally in a weekly or high-frequency cycle
Working knowledge of Australian payroll tax obligations, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, STP and payroll tax
Understanding of the tax treatment of terminations, ETPs, allowances and leave loading
Experience with Employment Hero (or Employment Hero Payroll highly regarded
Working knowledge of the General Retail Industry Award, including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
Strong attention to detail and confident working to weekly deadlines
Solid Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Available for the full 6-month term, on site five days per week
Who We Are
At General Pants, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive setting that promotes and celebrates individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Some of the things we offer include:
Generous Discount - spoil yourself and your immediate family
Training and Development - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
Paid Parental Leave - supporting you through life's most important milestones
Employee Assistance Program - confidential personal and professional support whenever you need it
Diverse Career Paths - it's over to you!
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