Payroll OfficerHybrid

ABOUT US  

Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer.  

We’re on a mission to support and empower parents on their parenting journey, and that means providing a huge range of products from local and global leading brands and exceptional services across our 70+ stores and website. 

🚀 Ready to Make an Impact? Join Baby Bunting as a Payroll Officer on a 12 month parental leave contract! 

Are you a payroll pro who loves crunching numbers and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract! You’ll be the go-to person behind the scenes, ensuring our team of 1600+ employees get paid accurately and on time! 

In this role, you’ll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, taxes, and managing all things payroll-related, while maintaining confidentiality and precision. You’ll work closely with our Payroll Manager, handle benefits and allowances, and make sure everything aligns with legal requirements and company policies. 

What You'll Do: 

• Payroll Sidekick: Assist with payroll tasks such as registering new team members, processing pay and resolving queries! 🧑‍💻💰 
• NZ Payroll Pro: Work with external partners to manage NZ payroll and updates.  
• Report Guru: Create and present payroll reports to keep everyone informed! 📊✨ 
• Team Helper: Be the go-to for payroll questions, helping staff and management alike! 🤗 
• Onboarding & Offboarding Wizard: Set up new hires and calculate termination payments. 🛠️💼 
• Problem Solver: Resolve payroll issues quickly and accurately! 🔍🦸‍♂️ 
• Superannuation Superstar: Assist with superannuation contributions! 💸 
• Compliance Champion: Stay on top of payroll rules and regulations. ⚖️ 
• Reconciliation Rockstar: Track and match payroll clearing accounts! 🔎 
• Tax & Reporting Hero: Help with monthly and annual payroll tax and reporting. 📅💼 
• Audit Ally: Assist with payroll audits and system checks. 🔒 

 💡 What you’ll bring: 

• 3+ Years in Payroll: Solid experience with processing a medium-sized payroll. 📈 
• Payroll System Experience: Ideally with Preceda or similar systems. 
• Employment Standards Knowledge: Familiar with National Employment Standards, Awards, and Agreements. ⚖️ 
• Creative & Analytical: Ability to tackle challenges with both logic and creativity. 🤔 
• Forward Planner: Organised and proactive in ensuring timely payroll processing. ⏰ 
• Team Player: Enjoys collaborating and contributing to team success. 🤝 
• Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks and outcomes. ✅ 
• Eager Learner: Ready to learn and adapt, especially with a new payroll system! 📚 
• Composed Under Pressure: Stays calm when deadlines are tight. 💪 
• Inquisitive: Always seeking ways to improve processes. 🔍 

What’s in it for You: 

• Growth Opportunities: As we expand across Australia & NZ, your career grows with us! 🚀 
• Learning & Development: Training pathways to support your personal and professional growth. 📚✨ 
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee & family discounts. 🛍️ 
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy a mix of in person collaboration and wfh. 🏡🏢 
• Supportive Team: A friendly, dynamic environment where you’ll be challenged and supported. 🤝 
• Wellbeing Support: Annual Flu Shots & access to our Employee Assistance Program. 💬 
• Competitive Pay: to reward your hard work. 💰 

 Please note;

• Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
• Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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