Payroll Officer - Growth-Minded Organization

The Organisation

The School Locker is one of Australia's largest education retailers & suppliers. With over 100 school, university and super store locations across Australia, we are here to Unlock Their Potential. 

The Role

The School Locker is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Payroll Officer to join our Head Office team based in Eight Mile Plains. This is a full time role with opportunity to grow in a fast paced company that focuses on promoting from within. There will be comprehensive on the job training and support provided. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a growing organisation and work within a highly collaborative and supportive team. 

The Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing end to end weekly payroll using an external payroll provider
• New starter onboarding and exiting
• Maintaining employee records and variations to employment
• Working closely with stakeholders such as Store Managers and Area Managers to help resolve payroll queries and support
• Maintaining existing HR and employment policies and guidelines
• Managing all internal HR issues in the business
• Providing advice and support to Management on all HR issues

The Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a highly organised nature and be process driven
• a can-do attitude, with a thirst for learning
• exceptional customer service
• attention to detail
• high speed and accurate data entry skills
• the ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• a willingness to take on additional tasks across the broader finance team as required 
• the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• SAM and Preceda experience (preferred but not essential)
• previous experience in a Payroll or finance team role (preferred but not essential)

The successful candidate will demonstrate a healthy work ethic and a strong desire to make their mark in a rapidly growing business and dynamic industry. This is a challenging and very rewarding role, and if successful, you will become part of a highly dedicated, motivated and supportive team. A remuneration package commensurate with experience and ability will be offered to the successful applicant.

An immediate start is available for the right candidate. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.