Payroll & Finance Specialist (Contract-To-Permanent)

Hunter Labour Hire; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International in Australia seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for multiple properties. You will ensure timely processing, manage superannuation and leave, and handle year-end activities under the Director of National Payroll.

This role also supports payroll system improvements and audits. Ideal candidates bring at least one year in payroll, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage standards and reporting.
• Experience with payroll systems like ADP or Emplive is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll fortnightly for multiple properties.
• Maintain payroll records, salary changes, allowances and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with awards, tax laws and superannuation rules.
• Handle terminations, leave payments and final payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and payroll GL accounts.
• Prepare statutory reporting (PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax).
• Respond to payroll queries and support audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leave & superannuation knowledge

Australian wage awards familiarity

Excel

Communication

Policy interpretation

Tools

ADP

Emplive Labour Management System

Job description

Payroll Specialist

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

• 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.

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 to Director of National Payroll in 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 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 interact with hotel associates of difference levels
• High level attention to detail
• Brilliant interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.