Payroll officer 12 months fixed term (docklands)

Job Title: Payroll Officer - 12-month fixed term

Location: Docklands, VIC, AUS, 3008

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Fixed-Term

About the Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and assist with fortnightly payroll cycles
• Manage payroll adjustments, terminations, and one-off payments
• Ensure accurate tax calculations across allowances, bonuses, and deductions
• Set up new starters and manage employee data in SAP ECP and EC (SuccessFactors)
• Process timesheets and reconcile leave balances
• Support general ledger reconciliations and month-end reporting
• Respond to employee payroll queries with a strong customer-first approach
• Maintain compliance with PAYG, superannuation, and employment legislation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and team projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated payroll experience in a complex, high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation (PAYG, super, awards)
• Knowledge of SAP ECP and EC (SuccessFactors) will be highly regarded
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset
• Strong Excel and systems capability
• A team-first attitude, with the ability to be collaborative, positive, and proactive

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Purchased leave scheme benefits
• One additional day of leave – Nutrien Day
• Hybrid working environment
• Gender-neutral parental leave policy
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our network
• Ongoing development and career growth opportunities within a global organisation
• Collaborative, values-driven environment where your impact matters

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process.

To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks.

Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.