The position is responsible in assisting the 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 as leader in the absence of the Payroll Manager.
Minimum of five years experience working with the payroll professionMinimum two years’ experience in supervising or leading a small to medium payroll teamKnowledge of Federal and state wage award legislation and reporting requirementsIn depth knowledge of payroll related items such as superannuation, payroll tax and leave provisions across multiple states and territoriesADP and/or E-tivity Labour Management System experience preferred but not essentialAbility 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-taskExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenWillingness to learn new skills. Team oriented person who can focus on the details.Responsible, honest and trustworthyPleasant and professional mannerAbility to mange multiple stakeholdersHigh level attention to detailBrilliant interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationshipsAssist the Payroll Manager in all aspects of the accounting function, including routine procedures and ad-hoc projects.Process and review of hotels payrolls as requiredUnderstanding and knowledge of processing terminations, redundancies and other like paymentsPrepare and verify the monthly accruals for salaries and benefits including leave entitlementsAssist with payroll and financial year endsAssist with internal and external audit requirementsPrepare ad-hoc reportsInteract with the Human Resources and Finance departments in all participating hotelsAbide 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 processesProcess, calculate and manage payroll adjustments, terminations and leave paymentsManage redundancy calculations including the process on one off or on a business restructure basesProactively manage customer and stakeholder relationships whilst responding to queries & maintaining quality of serviceProvide ongoing support to the 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 AustraliaAssist the Payroll Manager in recruiting, training, developing payroll teamMarriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.