Job Description

Our Brand Story

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self‑expression. Grounded in Australian sun‑soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment.

The Opportunity

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Payroll Officer to join our Finance team based at our Sydney Head Office in Rosebery. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of the Australian payroll across both our Retail and Corporate teams.

Working closely with the Senior Payroll Manager, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, has a strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes through precision, collaboration, and process improvement.

As a Payroll Officer, you will contribute to operational excellence within payroll, balancing hands‑on processing with analytical problem solving and stakeholder support. You will work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Retail teams, ensuring a smooth payroll experience for employees while supporting the business’s ongoing growth and compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

As Payroll Officer, your responsibilities will include:

Support the delivery of accurate and timely fortnightly Australian payroll
Manage payroll changes across the employee lifecycle
Maintain payroll data across payroll, HR, and time & attendance systems
Ensure payroll compliance with Australian legislation and awards
Respond to payroll queries and support a positive employee experience
Partner with internal teams and payroll providers to improve processes
Support the Senior Payroll Manager with reporting and projects

What You Will BringTo succeed in this role, you will bring:

2+ years experience in payroll
Experience working with payroll and time & attendance systems, ideally Human Force.
High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
Confident problem‑solver with sound analytical skills
Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders
Professional, discreet, and trusted with confidential information
Strong skills in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite

Why Join ZIMMERMANN?

Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing
Access to tailored development plans and learning opportunities
Generous employee benefits and product discounts
Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation
A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture

Next StepsIf you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career and would like to contribute to ZIMMERMANN’s continued success, we’d love to hear from you.

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any access or support requirements, please let us know during the application process.