Payroll Officer

At THE ICONIC, we issue the call to live your way, to liberate yourself from meaningless constraints. It’s time to reach for a better tomorrow, to spend less time searching and more time finding. We are inclusive and inspiring and – as your go-to destination for fashion, sport, beauty and more – we exist to liberate our customers through choice.

THE ICONIC Finance & Commercial Team consists of Financial Reporting (incl. Accounts Payable, Payroll, Reporting and Control etc) , Financial Planning & Analysis, Risk and Procurement. As trusted Business Partners, we support all Teams across THE ICONIC to execute the business strategy, drive growth and shareholder value, minimise risk, and enable THE ICONIC to continue to deliver a seamless and inspiring experience to our customers. 

 About the Role

The Payroll Officer role is a critical part of THE ICONIC finance team and is essential to our employee experience. Our aspiration is to deliver an amazing employee experience that reflects our unique culture and brand. In this role you will handle all payroll processing duties; maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with Australian legislative requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the payroll cycle and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements. Ensure all payrolls are processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Process fortnightly (appx 550 employee) payroll
• Calculate casual and permanent employee timesheets as per multiple Awards 
• Salary calculation and entry into payroll system for new starters initial salary, movers pro-rata salary, promotions and leavers final salary including processing of terminations, redundancies and dismissals. 
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Interpret Awards and new legislation impacting payroll
• Address and resolve employee payroll queries promptly.
• Collaborate with People & Culture to ensure seamless payroll integration and operations.
• Participate in projects impacting payroll activities, providing insights and expertise.

What we are looking for:

• 2 to 3 years' expereince in a similar role 
• Demonstrated knowledge of all payroll processes and practices, including applicable state and national employment laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of Industrial Awards/Enterprise Agreements and legislative requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with payroll systems like Workday and ADP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage conflict and apply policy effectively.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability in fast-paced settings.

Why you'll love THE ICONIC

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work. Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

• Flexible working. We offer a hybrid and flexible working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
• The learning  collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days and hackathons
• Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year 
• Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
• Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
• People & Planet Positive: From our ethical sourcing and sustainability strategies to our community engagement and diversity, our responsibility is multifaceted, and each of these facets are equally important. 
• Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
• People  first. Access our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. 
• Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
• Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully referring someone to THE ICONIC.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: [email protected]