An award-winning, dynamic and growing FMCG organisation with a super cool lifestyle brand, is seeking a Payroll Officer to join its payroll function on an initial six month contract in Adelaide or Sydney (Both Inner West Subs). This would suit a payroll professional with 3 years end to end payroll experiencing who is a people person, reliable, detail-focused. Ideally they are looking for Chris 21 experience but if you don't have that it's a rare opportunity to be trained on this highly sort after payroll system! EXCELLENT BENS INCLUDE: A highly attractive, employee-centric benefits suite designed to support long-term wellbeing and work-life balance True flexibility with 2 days WFH flexible hours, so perfect for school runs! Rare opportunity to learn Chris 21! Initial 6 Month fixed-Term Contract so full holiday and sickness entitlements with high chance of extension Volunteer leave days and mental health & wellbeing programs Loyalty and birthday leave entitlements Free parking but also accessible via public transport NUTS & BOLTS: Deliver accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processing in line with established payroll schedules Interpret and apply awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts, and National Employment Standards Maintain payroll data accuracy across Chris21 and associated time and attendance systems Provide backup support to the Payroll Manager to ensure continuity of payroll delivery Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and statutory compliance requirements Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements ABOUT YOU: Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within an award-based environment Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and compliance obligations Experience using payroll systems such as Chris21 (Chris not essential but advantageous) High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines effectively A practical, collaborative approach with clear communication skills *For a full JD available upon submitted resume application To hear about all the other opportunities Absolute Payroll currently has, or if you want to refer a friend/colleague or just to have a discussion about your career, you can contact Peter Allan on 0451224985 | peter@absolutepayroll.com.au .