Payroll Officer | $90-100k + super | Hybrid | Retail Head Office | Inner East area

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join a well-known and growing retail business based in Melbourne's inner suburbs. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative People & Culture / Finance team in a fast-paced organisation offering strong employee benefits, flexible working, and a supportive culture.

This role will see you supporting end-to-end payroll across Australia and New Zealand within a small team, working in a high-volume environment with multiple entities. The position suits someone with around 3-5 years payroll experience who enjoys working to deadlines and being part of a close-knit team.

The role:

• Process end-to-end payroll across multiple entities in Australia and New Zealand
• Manage new starters, terminations, and employee changes
• Handle payroll queries from staff and internal stakeholders
• Prepare payroll reports, journals, and reconciliations
• Maintain employee records and documentation
• Support compliance with awards, legislation, and payroll policies
• Assist with system updates and process improvements

About you:

• 3+ years experience in a payroll role
• Experience in retail, hospitality, or high-volume environments preferred
• Knowledge of awards and classifications (Retail Award highly regarded)
• Experience with payroll / time & attendance systems (Humanforce, MicrOpay or similar advantageous)
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivots, reporting)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator who enjoys working in a team environment

What's on offer:

• Salary approx. $90k-$100k + super
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
• Inner-city head office location
• Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Subsidised / reimbursed parking
• Learning & development opportunities
• Friendly, supportive small team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional looking to join a stable business with great culture and long-term career potential.

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Email Rosa for more information at rosa.ojala@marsrecruitment.com.au