Payroll Coordinator

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.

Start your payroll career with ofi:

At ofi we’re on a journey to shape the future of food; and we’re looking for someone who’s keen to grow with us. We’re seeking a Payroll Coordinator who is curious, detail‑oriented, and hungry to build a career in payroll and HR. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn end‑to‑end payroll in a supportive, high‑performing team, with genuine scope for development.

About the role:

Based out of one of our Victorian offices - Melbourne or Regional Victoria (Carwarp) you’ll support the delivery of payroll services across Australia and New Zealand. This role reports to the Payroll Manager and is the perfect training ground to learning the full payroll lifecycle while building strong foundations in compliance, accuracy, and stakeholder service.

This role is ideal if you’re:

• Early in your payroll career but seeking a team that will support your growth;
• Looking for exposure to payroll in a complex, multi‑award environment; and
• Motivated to learn and become a specialist/Payroll Manager in the future.

What you’ll be doing:

With training and support, you will:

• Assist with weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing for AU & NZ employees;
• Support accurate payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliation;
• Maintain employee records, including starters, leavers, and contract changes;
• Help ensure payroll compliance with awards and legislation;
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers;
• Support payroll reporting, audits, and documentation; and
• Contribute to process improvements and payroll projects.

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need to tick every box — we’re looking for attitude and potential.

• Some exposure to payroll, HR, finance, or administration (work or study)
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Clear communicator with a customer‑focused mindset
• Comfortable using systems and Microsoft Excel (or keen to learn)
• A qualification in HR, Business, Accounting, or Payroll is great but not essential.

Why join ofi?

• Genuine career development in payroll and HR;
• Supportive team with hands‑on training and mentoring;
• Exposure to ANZ payroll in a global organization;
• Purpose‑driven business shaping the future of food; and
• A workplace that values curiosity, collaboration, and growth.

Ready to grow your career?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, build skills, and develop a long‑term career in payroll, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a zero-tolerance policy to drugs, and you must be able to pass our pre-employment medical / drug screening.

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.