Payroll Officer

The Careers are Better at Hungry Jack's!
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our high-performing Payroll Team within the Hungry Jack’s National Support Office. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll across a workforce of approximately 25,000 employees nationally, while providing exceptional support to employees and stakeholders across Australia.
This is also an exciting opportunity to join the business during a significant period of systems transformation, with the recent implementation of the new and exciting Workday platform across the organisation.
Payroll Processing Responsibilities
Assisting with end-to-end weekly payroll processing in a team environment using Workday Payroll
Data entry and maintenance for new starters, employee changes, and terminations
Review and management of Time & Attendance data from LIFELENZ
Calculation of various leave types including parental leave, annual leave, long service leave, sick leave, and workers compensation
Assisting with month-end and year-end payroll processes
Accurate interpretation of Awards and EBAs
Responding to payroll enquiries via email, phone, and JIRA ticketing system
Monthly and year-to-date payroll reconciliations
Assisting with superannuation and payroll tax reconciliations
Participating in end-of-month and end-of-financial-year activities
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems and processes
Essential Skills & Experience
1-2 years’ experience within a high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation requirements, Awards and EBAs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage competing priorities
Desirable
Experience using Workday or similar payroll/HRIS systems
Payroll qualifications (Certificate or Diploma highly regarded)
Intermediate Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
Why Join Hungry Jack’s?
Join a large and growing Australian business
Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative Payroll Team
Exposure to a newly implemented, market-leading Payroll platform
Career development opportunities within Payroll & Systems
Fast-paced, dynamic environment with genuine growth opportunities