Join the Cartel!

At Fitness Cartel Australia, we’re more than a gym – we’re a vibrant, fast-growing brand with big plans to expand to 60+ clubs by 2030. Our state-of-the-art facilities include everything from Cycle Studios and Reformer Pilates to cafés, crèche, and saunas, creating an inspiring environment that motivates and challenges.

We are on the lookout for a People & Culture Payroll Officer – a critical support role within our People & Culture team. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy structured tasks, and are eager to contribute to a values-driven team in the health & fitness space, this could be your perfect fit.

The Role:

As a People & Culture Payroll Officer you will play a dual role in supporting fortnightly payroll operations while ensuring company-wide compliance across employee and contractor records. This is an ideal role for someone with foundational payroll or HR experience, or a recent HR/business graduate ready to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

Payroll Support

• Assist with end-to-end payroll processing on a fortnightly basis.
• Handle employee lifecycle updates in payroll, including onboarding, terminations, and role changes.
• Support commission calculations and ensure the accuracy of timesheets, leave, and allowances.
• Ensure all payroll data is accurately maintained in Xero and Deputy.
• Support award interpretation and compliance with Australian tax, superannuation, and wage regulations.

Compliance & Training Coordination

• Monitor and track qualifications on Deputy (CPR, First Aid, Blue Cards, Insurances, Fitness Certificates).
• Follow up on expired or expiring certifications and coordinate timely renewals.
• Maintain training compliance records in OpCentral and Deputy.
• Support onboarding processes and the deployment of learning modules across the organisation.

People & Culture Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate and well-organised digital records (OpCentral, Deputy, employee files).
• Generate dashboards and reports to highlight payroll and compliance trends.
• Provide administrative support for audits, policy reviews, and People & Culture projects.

What you'll need to succeed:

Key Skills & Attributes

• Payroll experience (especially in Xero).
• Experience using Deputy, OpCentral or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical, process-driven mindset.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
• A proactive, curious approach with a strong interest in HR and operational excellence.
• Passion for health and fitness – understanding of gym operations is a plus!
• Commitment to professional growth – this role can progress to Senior Payroll Officer or People & Culture Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (desirable).
• Previous experience in a payroll or HR admin role (preferred, not essential).
• Knowledge of Fair Work and Australian employment law is beneficial.
• Australian working rights are required.

How to Apply:

Click ‘APPLY’ to submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Applications are reviewed as they’re received, so don’t wait—apply now!

Note: Only candidates meeting our selection criteria will be contacted. No agencies, please!