Payroll Officer

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.