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.https://careers.marriott.com/payroll-specialist/job/P1-7398210-0