Payroll Specialist

JOB SUMMARY The Payroll Specialist is an accounting role reporting directly to the Marriott Australia Director of National Payroll. This position is responsible for the end-to-end, timely processing of payroll, including employee benefits such as superannuation and leave, payment obligations for participating properties, and month-end activities. The role also supports Director of National Payroll in delivering high service levels to all properties and acts as a leader in their absence or when the Assistant Payroll Manager or Director of National Payroll is unavailable.

SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT / CANDIDATE PROFILE Expected Contributions - primary job responsibilities, however not limited to Key Responsibilities - Process end-to-end payroll on a fortnightly basis - Maintain employee payroll records, including salary changes, allowances, and deductions - Ensure compliance with relevant awards, enterprise agreements, tax laws, and superannuation requirements - Ensure accurate processing of terminations, redundancies, and other related payments. - Calculate and process leave entitlements (annual, personal, long service leave) - Process new starters, terminations, and final payments - Reconcile payroll reports and payroll-related GL accounts - Prepare and submit statutory reporting (e.g. PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax) - Respond promptly to employee payroll queries - Support audits and provide payroll data as required - Identify and implement payroll process improvements - Assist with payroll and financial year-end activities. - Support internal and external audit requirements. - Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed. - Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams across participating hotels. - Comply with all company policies and procedures. Payroll Operations - Assist with processing, maintenance, and administration of end-of-month and end-of-year payroll activities. - Calculate and manage payroll adjustments, terminations, and leave payments. - Manage redundancy calculations, including one-off cases or business restructures. Stakeholder Engagement & Support - Proactively manage customer and stakeholder relationships, responding to queries and maintaining service quality. - Provide ongoing support toDirector of National Payrollin payroll processes, system improvements, audits, and coaching of payroll specialists. - Deliver labor management support and training to Marriott Hotels leadership teams across Australia - Assist Payroll Manager with onboarding new payroll team members to ensure consistency in processes. Candidate profile - Minimum of one years experience working with the payroll profession - Knowledge of Federal and state wage award legislation and reporting requirements - In depth knowledge of payroll related items such as superannuation, payroll tax and leave provisions across multiple states and territories - ADP and/or EmpliveLabour Management System experience preferred but not essential - Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. - Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Professional suite (particularly Excel, Word) - Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the customer. - Well organized and efficient and the ability to multi-task - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Willingness to learn new skills. - Team oriented person who can focus on the details. - Responsible, honest and trustworthy - Pleasant and professional manner - Ability to interact with hotel associates of difference levels - High level attention to detail - Brilliant interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships

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