Payroll Officer

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Growing ASX retailer with genuine career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements / work from home 2 days a week
- Join us as we implement a new system

**ABOUT US**

Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer.

We’re on a mission to support and empower parents on their parenting journey, and that means providing a huge range of products from local and global leading brands and exceptional services across our 70+ stores and website.

**Ready to Make an Impact? Join Baby Bunting as a Payroll Officer on a 12 month parental leave contract**

Are you a payroll pro who loves crunching numbers and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract You’ll be the go-to person behind the scenes, ensuring our team of 1600+ employees get paid accurately and on time

In this role, you’ll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, taxes, and managing all things payroll-related, while maintaining confidentiality and precision. You’ll work closely with our Payroll Manager, handle benefits and allowances, and make sure everything aligns with legal requirements and company policies.

**What You'll Do**:

- ** Payroll Sidekick**:Assist with payroll tasks such as registering new team members, processing pay and resolving queries ‍
- ** NZ Payroll Pro**: Work with external partners to manage NZ payroll and updates.
- ** Report Guru**:Create and present payroll reports to keep everyone informed ✨
- ** Team Helper**: Be the go-to for payroll questions, helping staff and management alike
- ** Onboarding & Offboarding Wizard**: Set up new hires and calculate termination payments. ️
- ** Problem Solver**:Resolve payroll issues quickly and accurately ‍ ️
- ** Superannuation Superstar**: Assist with superannuation contributions
- ** Compliance Champion**: Stay on top of payroll rules and regulations. ️
- ** Reconciliation Rockstar**:Track and match payroll clearing accounts
- ** Tax & Reporting Hero**: Help with monthly and annual payroll tax and reporting.
- ** Audit Ally**:Assist with payroll audits and system checks.

**What you’ll bring**:

- ** 3+ Years in Payroll**:Solid experience with processing a medium-sized payroll.
- ** Payroll System Experience**:Ideally with Preceda or similar systems.
- ** Employment Standards Knowledge**:Familiar with National Employment Standards, Awards, and Agreements. ️
- ** Creative & Analytical**:Ability to tackle challenges with both logic and creativity.
- ** Forward Planner: Organised**and proactive in ensuring timely payroll processing.
- ** Team Player**:Enjoys collaborating and contributing to team success.
- ** Accountable**: Takes ownership of tasks and outcomes.
- ** Eager Learner**:Ready to learn and adapt, especially with a new payroll system
- ** Composed Under Pressure**: Stays calm when deadlines are tight.
- ** Inquisitive**:Always seeking ways to improve processes.

**What’s in it for You**:

- ** Growth Opportunities: A**s we expand across Australia & NZ, your career grows with us
- ** Learning & Development**:Training pathways to support your personal and professional growth. ✨
- ** Exclusive Discounts**:Employee & family discounts. ️
- ** Hybrid Work**: Enjoy a mix of in person collaboration and wfh.
- ** Supportive Team**: A friendly, dynamic environment where you’ll be challenged and supported.
- ** Wellbeing Support**:Annual Flu Shots & access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Competitive Pay**: to reward your hard work.

**Please note;**
- Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
- Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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