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Payroll Officer - Part-time

Alexandria Permanent AU$80,000 - AU$95,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a busy retail payroll function supporting a mid-large workforce. This role will see you manage end-to-end payroll across hourly and salaried employees using Dayforce.
  • Flexible part-time role (2-3 days per week) with work-life balance
  • Stable, permanent opportunity in a growing retail environment

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing retail organisation with a national footprint, known for its dynamic environment and strong operational culture. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality service internally and externally while maintaining a collaborative team environment.

Job Description

  • End-to-end payroll processing (weekly/fortnightly cycles)
  • Manage payroll for 100-500+ employees (hourly & salaried)
  • Ensure compliance with GRIA (General Retail Industry Award)
  • Process PAYG, superannuation, and STP reporting (Phase 2)
  • Manage leave processing (annual, personal, long service leave)
  • Perform payroll reconciliations (PAYG, super, payroll ledger)
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
  • Work closely with HR and store managers on queries
  • Extract and validate time & attendance data from rostering systems
  • Support compliance with Fair Work Act, NES, and payroll tax obligations

The Successful Applicant

A successful Part-time Payroll Officer should have:

  • 3-5 years payroll experience (ideally retail or hospitality)
  • Strong experience with payroll systems (Dayforce highly preferred)
  • Solid understanding of GRIA and/or EBAs
  • Proven experience processing high-volume payrolls
  • Knowledge of STP, PAYG, and superannuation compliance
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a part-time structure

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary (pro-rata)
  • Flexible working schedule (2-3 days per week)
  • Convenient Alexandria location
  • Exposure to industry-leading payroll systems (Dayforce)
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Stable, ongoing permanent opportunity
  • Opportunity to further develop payroll expertise in retail



If this Part-time Payroll Officer role in the retail industry sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career!

Contact
Cortni Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030349
Phone number
0415385140

Job summary

Function
Accounting & Finance
Specialisation
Payroll
Industry
Retail
Location
Alexandria
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cortni Thompson
Consultant phone
0415385140
Job Reference
JN-062026-7030349

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