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Job no: 511260
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: Human Resources, Finance
- Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
- Hybrid role, Fixed term 18 months contract, full time position
- A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is looking to grow their talented, highly entrepreneurial team.
SGH is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the iconic brands Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe and Mountain Designs, SRG is acknowledged as the market leader within the Australian retail space.
About the role
- Process fortnightly payroll through Preceda
- Assist in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of payroll strategies, systems and processes
- Investigating and resolving pay discrepancies, maintaining confidentiality and discretion
- Provide timely advice to staff and management on performance/payroll related
- Assist in creating related material for induction and development programs in stores and support group
- Generating periodic reporting to meet business requirements – fortnightly, monthly and annually
- Analysis of data, reconciliations, and system health checks
- Database maintenance, including regular data integrity checking
- Liaising with third parties regarding team member details on an ad hoc basis
About You
- You must have 2+ years of experience in a similar role for a medium to large organisation
- Prior experience with end of month reconciliations and high-volume payroll processing (800 to 1000 employees)
- Experience with Kronos, Preceda or E-tivity is desirable
- Experience in New Zealand payroll processing is highly regarded
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Word, Excel and data entry
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
- Proven ability to initiate change and improvement to processes and systems
- Strong skills in documentation of processes
- Ability to work in a large team environment and strive to achieve desired results and deadlines
What’s in it for you?
Spotlight Retail Group prides itself on providing it’s team members incredible career growth and opportunities. As part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
- Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest retailers, with continuing growth
- Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest retailers
- Personal development and mentoring
- A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
- Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market, with hybrid working model
- Benefits such as team discounts, EAP, gym membership discounts and more
If you’re interested in a career with Spotlight Retail Group, we want to hear from you!
Simply submit an up to date resume and one of our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists will be in touch.
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Our Process
Found the perfect Anaconda role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Anaconda employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
• phone interview
• face-to-face interview
• group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Anaconda and your responsibilities and entitlements.