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Senior Payroll Specialist

Sydney Area Office
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JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible in assisting the Assistant Payroll Manager and Payroll Manager to ensure that the participating properties receive the appropriate levels of service such as ensuring the end to end timely processing of the payroll process, processing of employee benefits such as superannuation and leave, payment obligations for the participating properties, month end processing, as well as stepping up in the absence of the Assistant Payroll Manager.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
•    Minimum of three to five years experience working with the payroll profession
•    Experience in supervising or leading a small to medium payroll team
•    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 Emplive Labour 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 manage multiple stakeholders
•    High level attention to detail
•    Brilliant interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships
 


CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

  • Assist the Payroll Manager in all aspects of the accounting function, including routine procedures and ad-hoc projects.
  • Process and review of hotels payrolls as required
  • Understanding and knowledge of processing terminations, redundancies and other like payments
  • Prepare and verify the monthly accruals for salaries and benefits including leave entitlements
  • Assist with payroll and financial year ends
  • Assist with internal and external audit requirements
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports
  • Interact with the Human Resources and Finance departments in all participating hotels
  • Abide by Company policies and procedures.
  • Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by Management.
  • Assist with processing, maintenance and administration of End Of Month and End Of Year payroll processes
  • Process, calculate and manage payroll adjustments, terminations and leave payments
  • Manage redundancy calculations including the process on one off or on a business restructure bases
  • Proactively manage customer and stakeholder relationships whilst responding to queries & maintaining quality of service
  • Provide ongoing support to the Assistant Payroll Manager in all aspects of payroll processes and system improvements, internal and external audit and coaching of other payroll specialists.
  • Assist in providing Labor Management support & training to Marriott Hotels leadership teams across Australia
  • Assist the Assistant Payroll Manager and Payroll Manager in training, developing payroll team

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