Payroll Officer

Location: Melbourne or Adelaide, Australia; full Australian working rights and unrestricted rights to work in Australia are required.

Company

hirify.global is an Australian retail, industrial and energy business supporting the country’s energy transition and convenience needs.

What you will do

• Process accurate end-to-end weekly payroll, including new starters, terminations, transfers, adjustments, allowances, overtime, leave payments and deductions.
• Complete payroll validation checks, investigate exceptions and support off-cycle, termination, month-end and year-end payments.
• Interpret and apply Awards, Enterprise Agreements, company policies and payroll obligations covering Fair Work, taxation, superannuation and leave.
• Respond to employee and stakeholder enquiries, investigate discrepancies and maintain effective relationships across the business.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis and report reviews before payroll finalisation; support audits and remediation activities.
• Assist with payroll system testing and upgrades, maintain procedures and documentation, and identify process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Requirements

• Demonstrated payroll experience in a medium to large organisation and experience processing high-volume payroll within strict weekly deadlines.
• Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation and superannuation requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Customer-focused approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Full Australian working rights and unrestricted rights to work in Australia are required.

Nice to have

• Dayforce Payroll experience.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, logistics or a multi-site workforce environment.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for ongoing employment.
• Supportive payroll team within a large, complex and fast-paced organisation.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity, trust, employee voice and continuous development.
• Applications close 25 November 2026.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.