Standalone Payroll Officer

Location: SYDNEY, NSW

Salary: $80,001 - $100,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Standalone Payroll officer | Permanent | Sydney CBD We are partnering with an esteemed global luxury retail brand that represents some of the world's most prestigious items. Known for their high-performance culture and commitment to employee development, their Sydney CBD head office is seeking an autonomous and detail-oriented Payroll professional to take full operational ownership of their end-to-end payroll function.

This position is ideal for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys possesses strong numerical reasoning, and enjoys building genuine relationships with managers to streamline processes. Key Responsibilities Manage the fortnightly pay runs across ANZ entities, including monthly commission calculations and incentive payouts .

Review and validate timesheets and timekeeping inputs, liaising directly with store managers to resolve variations . Ensure strict adherence to the General Retail Award, local employment contracts, STP, multi-state payroll tax, superannuation, and Workers' Compensation .

Administer New Zealand payroll compliance, including PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC levies, and loan deductions . Prepare monthly

General Ledger reconciliations, cost-centre allocations, headcount reports, and international financial summaries for overseas regional management . Process new starters, probation changes, salary updates, and complex termination or leave liability calculations . Provide light, ad-hoc HR administration support and employee masterfile updates in tandem with the HR team .

What we are looking for At least 1 year practical experience in managing full-function end-to-end payroll cycles . Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to confidently work with managers on payroll queries .

Good understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax regulations, and Modern Awards Exposure to NZ payroll frameworks is desired. Comfortable working with manual spreadsheets (intermediate Excel) and navigating complex HRIS or timekeeping software .

Strong organisational logic to manage manual inputs and refine processing steps cleanly . What's on offer Competitive base salary package plus discretionary year-end performance bonus opportunities .

Generous corporate benefits, including staff purchasing discounts and dedicated coaching/development investment . Prime Sydney CBD office location with a hard-working, supportive, and friendly team culture . Secure standalone ownership of a core business function with stable, year-round operational consistency .

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. Please click here to apply.