Primo Foods is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our People & Culture team in Chullora on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential to transition to a permanent position. This role is responsible for supporting payroll and workforce timekeeping processes, ensuring accurate employee records, attendance data, and payroll-related administration across the business. Working closely with site leaders, HR, Finance, and employees, you'll play a key role in maintaining compliance, meeting critical deadlines, and supporting day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll-related time and attendance information in line with relevant Enterprise Agreements and Awards
- Capture, report and validate labour hire hours and supplier invoices
- Maintain accurate payroll records, pay levels and leave entitlements
- Set up new employees in ADP and Kronos systems
- Support payroll processing and ensure payroll deadlines are met
- Respond to employee payroll and timekeeping enquiries
- Calculate and process payroll adjustments and termination payments
- Prepare and upload superannuation payments
- Manage and maintain HR personnel records and files
- Monitor and report payroll system or Kronos issues and support accurate overtime approvals
What You'll Bring
- Experience processing payroll in a similar fast-paced environment
- Strong experience with Kronos, ADP and SAP systems
- Knowledge of employment legislation and payroll compliance requirements
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with different stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving capability and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication, with an ability to coach and influence
- Positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset to enhance the employee experience through enhanced and collaborative ways of working
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:
- Discounts on health insurance and a range of leading retail partners
- Exclusive savings at our onsite butcher and deli shop
- Free onsite parking for an easy commute
- Paid parental leave
- Access to novated leasing options to help you save on the cost of owning and running a vehicle
- Discounts on car rentals worldwide for personal travel
- Discounted travel benefits through our global employee partner network
- Long term career growth and development opportunities within a leading FMCG business
- The opportunity to work with one of Australia's most recognised food brands
- A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation and excellence
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to a busy and collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Primo Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work environment in Wacol. As a Production Planner, you'll benefit from career growth opportunities within a leading FMCG business, alongside perks like annual performance bonuses, paid parental leave, and exclusive discounts at our onsite butcher and deli shop. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
