Location: Australia, Melbourne, St Kilda. Work arrangements: 5 days working from office (Office hours).

About ofi

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy‑free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, “to be the change for good food and a healthy future.” With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Payroll Manager, ANZ

Purpose

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of ofi’s payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and all statutory obligations and 3rd party payments. This role requires deep expertise in local legislation, award interpretation, and payroll systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, end of financial year and any adhoc requirements. Furthermore,



you will establish if required and manage any implementation and documentation on any payroll related systems, policies. This role reports to Head of HR Australia & New Zealand.

Key Accountabilities

Processing Payroll

- Oversee the calculation and disbursement of salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and entitlements, including leave accruals, overtime, and termination payments
- Maintain and continuously improve payroll system integrity, ensuring accurate data entry and seamless updates for onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and contractual changes
- Manage and validate time and attendance data, ensuring correct interpretation of rosters, award conditions, and leave balances
- Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll‑related queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally across all levels of the business
- Ensure correct application of tax withholdings, salary packaging, and other statutory deductions, including PAYG, KiwiSaver, and child support
- Administer superannuation contributions in accordance with AU & NZ legislative requirements, including SG obligations and voluntary contributions
- Prepare, reconcile, and transmit payroll files to financial institutions, ensuring secure and timely payment processing
- Implement and maintain a robust pay run approval and sign‑off process,



aligned with internal controls and external audit standards
- Manage the preparation and submission of all state and federal payroll‑related obligations, including payroll tax, WorkCover, superannuation, and year‑end reporting (e.g., STP, IRD submissions)

Compliance

- Ensure payroll practices comply with relevant legislation, including Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and National Employment Standards (NES) in Australia
- Holidays Act 2003, KiwiSaver, and MBIE guidelines in New Zealand
- Stay up to date with legislative changes and ensure timely implementation
- Manage superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, WorkCover, and other statutory obligations
- Maintain all personnel files, ensuring filing completed weekly
- Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data by maintaining up‑to‑date records, implementing rigorous validation procedures, and promptly addressing any discrepancies
- Conduct detailed quality control audits regularly to uphold data precision and integrity, identifying and resolving inconsistencies to ensure dependable records
- Manage the set‑up of new employee information and accounts in the payroll systems and oversee the maintenance of employee data systems, including maintenance of Payroll records and files

Industrial Relations

- Partner proactively with the HR team to ensure all updates to Up-to-date Awards, Enterprise Agreements, workplace policies, and employment legislation are thoroughly reviewed, accurately interpreted, and seamlessly implemented across payroll operations
- Monitor and communicate significant changes in industrial instruments, regulatory frameworks, and employment law, ensuring timely, clear, and actionable

📌 Payroll Manager, ANZ (Melbourne)
🏢 ofi
📍 Melbourne