Senior Payroll Officer

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At Fitness Cartel Health Clubs, we're more than a gym - we're a vibrant, fast-growing brand with big plans to expand to 60+ clubs by 2030. Our state-of-the-art facilities include everything from Cycle Studios and Reformer Pilates to cafés, crèche, and saunas, creating an inspiring environment that motivates and challenges.

We are on the lookout for a
Senior Payroll Officer

• a critical support role within our People & Culture team. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy structured tasks, and are eager to contribute to a values-driven team in the health & fitness space, this could be your perfect fit.

The Role:

As a
Senior Payroll Officer
you will play a dual role in supporting fortnightly payroll operations while ensuring company-wide compliance across employee and contractor records. This is an ideal role for someone with foundational payroll or HR experience, or a recent HR/business graduate ready to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

Payroll Support

• Assist with
  end-to-end payroll processing
  on a fortnightly basis.

• Handle
  employee lifecycle updates
  in payroll, including onboarding, terminations, and role changes.

• Support
  commission calculations
  and ensure the accuracy of timesheets, leave, and allowances.

• Ensure all payroll data is accurately maintained in
  Xero and Deputy
  .

• Support award interpretation and compliance with Australian tax, superannuation, and wage regulations.

Compliance & Training Coordination

• Monitor and track qualifications on Deputy (CPR, First Aid, Blue Cards, Insurances, Fitness Certificates).

• Follow up on
  expired or expiring certifications
  and coordinate timely renewals.

• Maintain
  training compliance
  records in OpCentral and Deputy.

• Support onboarding processes and the deployment of learning modules across the organisation.

People & Culture Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and well-organised digital records (OpCentral, Deputy, employee files).

• Generate dashboards and reports to highlight payroll and compliance trends.

• Provide administrative support for
  audits, policy reviews, and People & Culture projects
  .

What you'll need to succeed:

Key Skills & Attributes

• Payroll experience (especially in
  Xero
  ).

• Experience using
  Deputy
  , OpCentral or similar platforms is an advantage.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management.

• Strong organisational skills and a
  methodical, process-driven
  mindset.

• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.

• A proactive, curious approach with a strong interest in HR and operational excellence.

• Passion for health and fitness - understanding of gym operations is a plus

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in
  Human Resources
  , Business Administration or related field (desirable).

• Previous experience in a payroll or HR admin role (preferred, not essential).

• Knowledge of
  Fair Work
  and Australian employment law is beneficial.

• Australian working rights are required.

What we'll offer you in return:

• A Thriving Culture:
   Be part of the fitness industry's most exciting and rapidly expanding brand.

• Career Growth:
   Opportunities for training, development, and advancement through our Future Leaders program.

• Perks:

• FREE gym membership to all Fitness Cartel locations.

• Discounts on supplements, apparel, and café products.

• Access to Merse Wellness Spas at discounted rates.

• Birthday Leave - have your birthday off, and get paid for it

• Work in state-of-the-art fitness clubs offering 24/7 access, cycle studios, reformer Pilates, saunas, cafés, and more.

How to Apply:

Click
'APPLY'
to submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so don't wait—apply now

Note: Only candidates meeting our selection criteria will be contacted. No agencies, please