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Date: 29 Jan 2026

Country: Australia

Location:

VIC-Melbourne, AU

Function: Human Resource

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream.  Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Job Description

Payroll Manager, ANZ is responsible for the end-to-end management of ofi's payroll operations across ANZ, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee remuneration and all statutory obligations and 3rd party payments. This role requires deep expertise in local legislation, award interpretation, and payroll systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, end of financial year and any adhoc requirements. Furthermore, you will establish if required and manage any implementation and documentation on any payroll related; systems, policies, processes and procedures to ensure legislative compliance and continuous business improvement. This role reports to Head of HR, ANZ

Processing Payroll

Oversee the calculation and disbursement of salaries, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and entitlements, including leave accruals, overtime, and termination payments
Maintain and continuously improve payroll system integrity, ensuring accurate data entry and seamless updates for onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and contractual changes
Manage and validate time and attendance data, ensuring correct interpretation of rosters, award conditions, and leave balances
Ensure correct application of tax withholdings, salary packaging, and other statutory deductions, including PAYG, KiwiSaver, and child support
Administer superannuation contributions in accordance with AU & NZ legislative requirements, including SG obligations and voluntary contributions
Prepare, reconcile, and transmit payroll files to financial institutions, ensuring secure and timely payment processing
Implement and maintain a robust pay run approval and sign-off process, aligned with internal controls and external audit standards
Manage the preparation and submission of all state and federal payroll-related obligations, including payroll tax, WorkCover, superannuation, and year-end reporting (e.g., STP, IRD submissions)

Compliance

Ensure payroll practices comply with relevant legislation, stay up to date with legislative changes and ensure timely implementation
Manage superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, WorkCover, and other statutory obligations
Conduct detailed quality control audits regularly to uphold data precision and integrity, identifying and resolving inconsistencies to ensure dependable records
Manage the set-up of new employee information and accounts in the payroll systems and oversee the maintenance of employee data systems, including maintenance of Payroll records and files.

Industrial Relations

Analyse and interpret new or amended legislation affecting payroll and employment conditions-such as changes to minimum wage, leave entitlements, superannuation, and termination rules-providing strategic insights and practical recommendations to guide policy and process adjustments
Ensure payroll systems and procedures are configured to reflect the latest industrial instruments, including correct application of penalty rates, loadings, allowances, and BOOT testing requirements

Other payroll duties assigned by Head of HR

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Human Resources or Masters in Business Administration with minimum ten (10) years' experience in payrollills
Demonstrated current knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance across Australia and New Zealand, including statutory obligations, reporting requirements, and audit standards
Comprehensive expertise in interpreting and applying Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and state-specific industrial legislation, ensuring accurate payroll execution and alignment with employment law
Strong working knowledge of general payroll practices, including end-to-end processing, leave management, taxation, superannuation, and termination procedures
Proven ability to research, analyse, and lead projects aimed at improving payroll systems, workflows, and compliance frameworks-driving operational efficiency and risk mitigation
Experience in conducting BOOT testing, award mapping, and legislative gap analysis to support remuneration reviews and enterprise bargaining
Previous experience in a similar payroll leadership role, with a track record of managing complex payroll environments, system transitions, and multi-jurisdictional compliance
Skilled in using payroll and HRIS platforms, with advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools to support financial modelling, reconciliations, and strategic planning.

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.