Payroll Officer

**Company Description**
At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers.

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll? We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our dynamic and supportive team Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our payroll processes run smoothly and accurately every fortnight.
- Manage end-to-end payroll for 7 companies, ensuring timely and accurate payments in line with all contracts and awards.
- Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, responding to payroll inquiries and providing guidance on payroll legislation.
- Handle monthly reporting, reconciliations, and payments for Payroll Tax, Superannuation, and Workers' Compensation. Assist with payroll audits and maintain leave entitlements.
- Maintain and update the Kronos HRIS/T&A system—Kronos knowledge is essential. Conduct quarterly system audits, including award interpretation and compliance.
- Process payroll for our New Zealand team, ensuring compliance with local legislation.
- Ensure a seamless onboarding process for new team members.

**Qualifications**
- 5+ years’ experience in a payroll role.
- Kronos/UKG Ready experience is a **must.**:

- Strong understanding of Retail or Restaurant awards (highly desirable).
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to adapt to new systems and processes, with a solid grasp of Cloud and Deputy systems.

**Additional Information** Benefits**
- Exciting career advancement opportunities await as we are a rapidly growing company that values promoting from within our talented team
- Our in-house Training Academy provides ongoing training (incl. nationally accredited Cert III and Cert IV) and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees have the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Experience Winning Perks with exclusive discounts, deals, and savings on a diverse array of products and services. From retail and dining to travel, entertainment, wellness, gym and more.
- Access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
- In the spirit of reconciliation, Winning Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today._