Senior Payroll Officer

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Payroll Officer role at Fitness Cartel Australia & New Zealand. At Fitness Cartel Health Clubs, we're a vibrant, fast-growing brand with plans to expand to 60+ clubs by 2030. Our facilities include Cycle Studios, Reformer Pilates, cafés, crèche, and saunas, creating an inspiring environment that motivates and challenges.

We are on the lookout for a Senior Payroll Officer – a critical support role within our People & Culture team. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy structured tasks, and are eager to contribute to a values-driven team in the health & fitness space, this could be your perfect fit.

The Role

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will play a dual role in supporting fortnightly payroll operations while ensuring company-wide compliance across employee and contractor records. This is an ideal role for someone with foundational payroll or HR experience, or a recent HR/business graduate ready to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Support
  • Assist with end-to-end payroll processing on a fortnightly basis.
  • Handle employee lifecycle updates in payroll, including onboarding, terminations, and role changes.
  • Support commission calculations and ensure the accuracy of timesheets, leave, and allowances.
  • Ensure all payroll data is accurately maintained in Xero and Deputy.
  • Support award interpretation and compliance with Australian tax, superannuation, and wage regulations.
• Compliance & Training Coordination
  • Monitor and track qualifications on Deputy (CPR, First Aid, Blue Cards, Insurances, Fitness Certificates).
  • Follow up on expired or expiring certifications and coordinate timely renewals.
  • Maintain training compliance records in OpCentral and Deputy.
  • Support onboarding processes and the deployment of learning modules across the organisation.
• People & Culture Administrative Support
  • Maintain accurate and well-organised digital records (OpCentral, Deputy, employee files).
  • Generate dashboards and reports to highlight payroll and compliance trends.
  • Provide administrative support for audits, policy reviews, and People & Culture projects.

What you\'ll need to succeedKey Skills & Attributes

• Payroll experience (especially in Xero).
• Experience using Deputy, OpCentral or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical, process-driven mindset.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
• A proactive, curious approach with a strong interest in HR and operational excellence.
• Passion for health and fitness - understanding of gym operations is a plus

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (desirable).
• Previous experience in a payroll or HR admin role (preferred, not essential).
• Knowledge of Fair Work and Australian employment law is beneficial.
• Australian working rights are required.

What we\'ll offer you in return

• A Thriving Culture: Be part of the fitness industry's most exciting and rapidly expanding brand.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and advancement through our Future Leaders program.
• Perks:
  • FREE gym membership to all Fitness Cartel locations.
  • Discounts on supplements, apparel, and café products.
  • Access to Merse Wellness Spas at discounted rates.
  • Birthday Leave - have your birthday off, and get paid for it
  • Work in state-of-the-art fitness clubs offering 24/7 access, cycle studios, reformer Pilates, saunas, cafés, and more.

How to Apply

Click 'APPLY' to submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so don't wait—apply now

Note: Only candidates meeting our selection criteria will be contacted. No agencies, please

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