Payroll Officer

21 hours ago

Newcastle, Australia Sanitarium Health Food Company Full time

Posted Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 1:00 pm

Who are we?

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

The role:
Having just implemented a new HRIS / payroll system, we’re currently looking for a Payroll Officer to join our high performing Payroll team who are responsible for processing our weekly payroll for all employees across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Process the end-to-end weekly payroll cycles.
- Collaborating with different sites to ensure timesheet pay outcomes are correct.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
- Manage superannuation, PAYG, and other statutory obligations.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from staff and management.
- Maintaining deductions and allowances including salary packaging.
- Ensure compliance with relevant awards, legislation, and company policies.
- Undertake various projects.

The successful candidate will have:

- 3+ years’ payroll experience.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll related legislation.
- Exposure to interpreting and applying awards and enterprise agreements.
- Excellent time management skills – the ability to plan and prioritise.
- Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Previous scheduling / rostering experience would be advantageous.

Why Us?

- Half-day Fridays
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Salary sacrifice options
- Achievement awards and recognition programs
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Study assistance to support role requirements
- Staff store and canteen
- Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives

What do we offer?

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.

We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.

Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. https://www.sanitarium.com.au/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium

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