ABOUT US
Family. It means everything to us. From our very first baby steps as a small Balwyn store in 1979, we've grown to become Australia's largest and best-loved baby retailer.
We're on a mission to support and empower parents on their parenting journey, and that means providing a huge range of products from local and global leading brands and exceptional services across our 70+ stores and website.
Ready to Make an Impact? Join Baby Bunting as a Payroll Officer on a 12 month parental leave contract!
Are you a payroll pro who loves crunching numbers and keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team on a 12-month parental leave contract! You'll be the go-to person behind the scenes, ensuring our team of 1600+ employees get paid accurately and on time!
In this role, you'll be responsible for calculating wages, deductions, taxes, and managing all things payroll-related, while maintaining confidentiality and precision. You'll work closely with our Payroll Manager, handle benefits and allowances, and make sure everything aligns with legal requirements and company policies.
What You'll Do:
- Payroll Sidekick: Assist with payroll tasks such as registering new team members, processing pay and resolving queries!
- NZ Payroll Pro: Work with external partners to manage NZ payroll and updates.
- Report Guru: Create and present payroll reports to keep everyone informed!
- Team Helper: Be the go-to for payroll questions, helping staff and management alike!
- Onboarding & Offboarding Wizard: Set up new hires and calculate termination payments.
- Problem Solver: Resolve payroll issues quickly and accurately!
- Superannuation Superstar: Assist with superannuation contributions!
- Compliance Champion: Stay on top of payroll rules and regulations.
- Reconciliation Rockstar: Track and match payroll clearing accounts!
- Tax & Reporting Hero: Help with monthly and annual payroll tax and reporting.
- Audit Ally: Assist with payroll audits and system checks.
What you'll bring:
- 3+ Years in Payroll: Solid experience with processing a medium-sized payroll.
- Payroll System Experience: Ideally with Preceda or similar systems.
- Employment Standards Knowledge: Familiar with National Employment Standards, Awards, and Agreements.
- Creative & Analytical: Ability to tackle challenges with both logic and creativity.
- Forward Planner: Organised and proactive in ensuring timely payroll processing.
- Team Player: Enjoys collaborating and contributing to team success.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of tasks and outcomes.
- Eager Learner: Ready to learn and adapt, especially with a new payroll system!
- Composed Under Pressure: Stays calm when deadlines are tight.
- Inquisitive: Always seeking ways to improve processes.
What's in it for You:
- Growth Opportunities: As we expand across Australia & NZ, your career grows with us!
- Learning & Development: Training pathways to support your personal and professional growth.
- Exclusive Discounts: Employee & family discounts.
- Hybrid Work: Enjoy a mix of in-person collaboration and WFH.
- Supportive Team: A friendly, dynamic environment where you'll be challenged and supported.
- Wellbeing Support: Annual Flu Shots & access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Competitive Pay: to reward your hard work.
Please note:
- Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
- Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.
