At a Glance
- Tasks: Support payroll processes and maintain accurate employee records in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Primo Foods, a leading FMCG brand with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on health insurance, travel, and onsite perks like free parking.
- Other info: Great long-term career growth opportunities within a recognised food brand.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative team while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll processing and knowledge of compliance requirements.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
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- Payroll Officer
- Date Posted: 30 Oct 2026
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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