Payroll Compliance Officer

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

People and Culture are dedicated to fostering  an engaged and empowered workplace. One that's strong, diverse and where our team members have exciting career pathways to choose from. We do it by making people's lives easier through better experiences, useful tools, and by providing ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

Join the Coles Group as a Payroll Compliance Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll compliance across our diverse portfolio of brands. Your expertise will help us maintain a consistent approach to payroll, reducing non-compliance risks and championing best practices.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct thorough compliance checks across the payroll landscape to identify and mitigate risks of non-compliance with employment legislation and EA terms and conditions.
• Provide tactical solutions for immediate issues and contribute to the development of long-term strategic improvements.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure consistent payroll practices across all brands.
• Monitor and report on payroll compliance, providing oversight and assurance.

What You'll Bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience in payroll auditing and compliance.
• Strong background in payroll operations, compliance, and controls.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll and T&A systems, as well as end-to-end payroll processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll tax, workcover legislation, superannuation, and PAYG.
• Ability to interpret complex industrial instruments, including Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
• Experience in identifying and consolidating payroll compliance risks and issues.
• Expertise in managing and applying payroll risk compliance frameworks.

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Job ID: 158559

Employment Type: Full time