Payroll and HR Administration Officer

**Company Description** With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.**

**If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.**

**It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.**

A high impact opportunity for a Payroll and HR Administration Officer has become available within our National Payroll team. **This is a permanent full-time opportunity**, based in Minchinbury.

In this evolving and varied role, you will serve as the central point of contact for all National Payroll and HR Administration activities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll services for over 1,900 employees, while managing employment contracts and maintaining compliance with company policies and legislative requirements. Your expertise and guidance will support employees and managers alike, helping them navigate company practices, policies and legislation.
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for over 1,900 employees, including the calculation of payroll-related payments such as parental leave, long service leave balances and payments, terminations, redundancies, and manual adjustments.
- Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and compliant responses in accordance with the National Employment Standards (NES), Fair Work legislation, and ALDI’s internal policies.
- Manage the payroll inbox effectively by addressing all requests and queries promptly or escalating issues when necessary.
- Prepare all employment documentation, including new starter contracts, contract amendments, secondment agreements, employment letters, and flexible work arrangement requests.
- Assist with the ongoing review and maintenance of payroll-related policies, documentation, forms, reporting and new job descriptions.
- Contribute actively to process improvement initiatives and projects within the National Payroll Team to enhance efficiency of payroll operations.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.
**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in payroll processing, preferably within a large or similarly sized organisation with a solid understanding of the National Employment Standards (NES), Fair Work legislation, and other relevant payroll and employment regulations.
- Ability to manage and respond promptly to a high volume of payroll and policy-related queries, ensuring clear and timely responses.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong partnerships and communicate effectively with stakeholders across all organisational levels.
- Meticulous attention to detail and confidence in preparing and maintaining policy documents and reports.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and contributing positively to team initiatives and projects.

**Additional Information**
- Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
- Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
- Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
- Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
- Access to wellness programs such as discounted health insurance and much more

**Remuneration**
- Transparent tiered salary range of **$96,800 - $107,600** including Superannuation.