Payroll Analyst

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our People & Capability team, supporting the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll outcomes across Australia and New Zealand.

This role plays a key part in supporting payroll operations, system changes and payroll projects, working closely with Payroll, Reward & Benefits, Technology teams and external vendors. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys problem solving, analysis and supporting continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the design, documentation and testing of changes to HR and payroll systems, including solution design and impact assessment.
• Assist in confirming business requirements for payroll‑related changes, enhancements and remediation activity.
• Complete User acceptance testing (UAT) and production verification testing (PVT), ensuring outcomes are fully documented for audit and governance purposes.
• Support payroll change management processes, ensuring compliance with governance and audit requirements.
• Assist with payroll projects and initiatives as required across the payroll function.
• Provide support to payroll pay runs on an ad hoc basis, including remediation work when required.
• Troubleshoot and triage payroll and time & attendance system issues as first‑level support, escalating where required.
• Support the payroll team to meet cyclical payroll calendars, cut‑off dates and compliance obligations.
• Provide basic payroll data, insights and analysis to People & Capability teams and the broader business.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 1–3 years’ experience in payroll, HR administration, payroll systems or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll, including a basic understanding of employment, tax legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Experience supporting payroll systems, testing activities or payroll change initiatives.
• Strong numerical, analytical and administrative skills, with high attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Exposure to payroll or HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and ECP Payroll (desirable).  
• Ability to analyse payroll data, identify issues and support effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer‑focused and collaborative approach.
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
  

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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