Payroll Officer

Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd

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HJ Head Office, Woolloomooloo, NSW Until 10/9/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

The Careers are Better at Hungry Jack's!

Ready for the next step in your payroll career?

If you've got 2–3 years of payroll experience under your belt and are looking to broaden your skills in a large, fast-paced organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Payroll Officer to join our National Payroll team, supporting more than 25,000 employees across Australia. Working with Workday Payroll, you'll gain exposure to large-scale payroll operations, complex payroll scenarios and continuous system improvements, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our National Payroll team, you'll play an important role in the end-to-end payroll process, including:

  • Processing weekly payroll using Workday Payroll

  • Maintaining employee records including new starters, employment changes and terminations

  • Reviewing and validating Time & Attendance data (LIFELENZ)

  • Processing a range of leave types including annual, personal, parental and long service leave

  • Assisting with workers' compensation and other payroll-related transactions

  • Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers via phone, email and JIRA

  • Supporting payroll reconciliations including superannuation, payroll tax and year-to-date reporting

  • Interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation

  • Contributing to payroll process improvements and system enhancements

You'll bring:

  • Around 2–3 years' experience in a payroll role

  • A sound understanding of payroll legislation, PAYG, superannuation and leave entitlements

  • Experience interpreting Awards and Enterprise Agreements (or a willingness to build on this knowledge)

  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach

  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience using Workday or another HRIS/payroll system

  • Intermediate Excel skills

  • A Certificate IV or Diploma in Payroll Administration (or similar)

What We Offer

  • Work with one of Australia's largest payrolls, supporting over 25,000 employees.

  • Develop your Workday Payroll experience, one of the most in-demand payroll systems.

  • Join a supportive, experienced and collaborative Payroll team.

  • Ongoing opportunities to grow your career in Payroll, Systems or Compliance.

  • A fast-paced environment where you'll continue to build your skills and experience.

  • Be part of one of Australia's most recognised brands.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where you can build on your existing payroll experience, gain exposure to complex payroll operations and continue developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

About this role

Summary

Manage payroll processing, employee records, enquiries, and system improvements in a large organisation.

Job title

Payroll Officer

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

food service

Location requirements

On-site at Woolloomooloo, NSW; remote not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

payrollworkdaylegislationuperannuationawards

Preferred skills

excelpayroll system

Specializations

payrollworkdaylegislationleave entitlements
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

On-site City