Payroll Officer
Hellofresh•3h ago
United KingdomHybridFull-timeMid Level2+ yrs exp
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- Job Description
- Based at our head office in Chippendale, the Payroll Officer will play a key role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, overseeing and processing the end-to-end weekly payroll for Youfoodz, approximately 800 employees
- collaborating closely with operations management teams across the AU business. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, you'll sit at the centre of a fast-paced, high-volume payroll operation and help design, develop and adapt internal tools that support and optimise critical business processes.
- You will…
- Execute and oversee the full end-to-end weekly payroll cycle for Youfoodz, covering approximately 800 employees, ensuring accurate and timely remuneration
- Analyse and validate time and attendance records, ensuring strict compliance with relevant Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and company policies
- Manage and reconcile complex payroll calculations, including novated leases, salary packaging arrangements and statutory deductions
- Process and track complex terminations, redundancy packages, final leave payouts, and Workers' Compensation (WC) claims/payments in strict alignment with Australian legislation
- Partner closely with the Workforce Planning (WFP) and regional operations management teams to resolve scheduling variances, audit roster data and streamline back-office workflows
- Maintain and safeguard data integrity for employee master records across all integrated payroll, HRIS and time-tracking systems
- Deliver exceptional internal customer service, acting as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries and resolving escalations efficiently
- Support the Payroll Manager with ad-hoc tasks and duties as required
- You have…
- Minimum 2 years' proven experience running high-volume, full-cycle end-to-end payroll within Australia (experience managing payroll for 500+ employees highly regarded)
- Deep, practical knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Superannuation Guarantee (SG) requirements, PAYG tax and complex Modern Award interpretation
- Strong capability processing advanced calculations, specifically novated lease reconciliations, complex termination payouts and Workers' Compensation processing
- Proficiency with modern payroll platforms (ADP Payforce experience desirable but not essential), time and attendance software, and strong Excel skills
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations managers and Workforce Planning teams
- You are…
- Detail-focused, with a love of nailing daily, weekly and monthly routines
- Proactive and assertive, you take real ownership and think beyond the brief
- A confident communicator across all levels of the business
- Excited to be part of a fast-growing food business that's changing the way people eat
- What you’ll get in return…
- The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
- Flexible working arrangements
- Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
- Free access to Headspace
- HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
- A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
- Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz
- Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period
- Duration: Permanent full time role
- You must have the right to work full-time in Australia.
- Location: Chippendale Head Office
- Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits
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Required skills
PayrollADP PayforceExcel