THE COMPANY Instantly recognisable Australian Retail Brand THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, the Payroll Officer will join a large team managing their own portfolio of retail stores. Duties include, but are not limited to, the below: Processing fortnightly payroll, generating reports and completing system audits Maintain the Payroll system to ensure employee personnel files remain up-to-date Ensure appropriate Payroll Auditing procedures are followed for your portfolio Assist with WorkCover administration Respond to payroll queries for your designated store portfolio Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and the wider HR team Provide a high level of customer service and support employees with any payroll queries Award Interpretation Update the Payroll procedure manual as and when required Assist the wider Payroll team as and when required POSITIVES Apart from the responsibility of managing your own portfolio, the culture of Payroll in this business is very much "team-based" - the Payroll Team Leader and the wider team will have your back when you need it. If you're done with CBD travel and seeking a role close to home in the northern suburbs, then this opportunity should appeal. There is an annual Salary Review, and the business offers very healthy discounts on all product lines as well as sample sales (that anyone who has worked in Retail will know and love). CHALLENGES You are processing a Payroll every week, and it is high volume. Make no mistake about it, you will be busy. Being a retail organisation, with a high number of casual employees, this comes with an expectation to do plenty of customer service to a high standard. IDEAL APPLICANTS You're either a tenured Payroll Professional with years of experience seeking a team-based role where you can take leave when you want or a Payroll Officer with at least two years tenure in the same business processing pay for at least 500 employees. A strong fundamental understanding of Payroll will set you apart – knowing why you’re doing something is as important as knowing what to do. HOW TO APPLY Please apply via the SEEK website or feel free to call Chris on direct dial 03 9614 6558 for further information regarding this specific opportunity and/or to request a Position Description prior to submitting your resume. Please quote the position Reference Number 3934259 if you are calling Chris . ABOUT PAYROLL TALENT Payroll Talent is Melbourne's only Payroll and HR Information Systems recruitment specialists . We connect you with the most sought-after temporary, contract and permanent Payroll & HRIS opportunities in Melbourne.