Senior Payroll Officer

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A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

Senior Payroll Officer (Part-Time – 3 Days/Week)

Clarins Australia & New Zealand
Location: Sydney

Making life more beautiful is our mission. At Clarins, we are committed to being the most trusted, customer-centric beauty company—delivering exceptional products and services with a focus on responsible beauty. Join us and play a key role in bringing this purpose to life.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Senior Payroll Officer to oversee payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand. In this part-time role (3 days per week), you will manage the end-to-end payroll function in partnership with our outsourced provider (Micropay) and act as the primary point of contact for all payroll queries.

You will also own and maintain our time & attendance system (Humanforce), support compliance with the General Retail Award, and ensure all statutory obligations are met. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a supportive HR team.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee outsourced payroll processing and ensure accurate, timely pay runs

• Maintain and authorise timesheets via Humanforce; provide support and training

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll inquiries across the business

• Ensure compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation

• Manage payroll tax, group tax, superannuation, Kiwisaver, workers compensation, and work cover requirements

• Process workers compensation claims

• Prepare monthly payroll reports and provide data for budgets and projects

• Work closely with HR to ensure alignment with policies and procedures

• Support system upgrades, integrations, and payroll improvement initiatives

• Coordinate the Employee Product Allowance program

About You

You’ll be successful in this role if you bring:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally across Australia and New Zealand

• Experience with Micropay Meridian and Humanforce/TimeTarget (advantageous)

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards, superannuation, and compliance

• Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to prioritise and manage strict deadlines

• Intermediate MS Office skills

• A reliable, flexible, discreet, and team-oriented approach

Why Clarins?

• Work with a global beauty leader committed to responsible beauty

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Exposure to both Australia and New Zealand payroll operations

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvement projects

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and want to make an impact in a highly respected global brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make life more beautiful.