Payroll Officer

Daydream Island Resort and Spa; Airlie Beach; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef in Queensland is seeking a highly organised Payroll Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. You will ensure accurate and timely fortnightly payroll processing while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Approximately 2 days per week with flexibility to work remotely from home or from the island after training. You will review rosters, resolve discrepancies with managers, and handle payroll data, reporting, and statutory obligations with a professional,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Proficient in payroll software and MS Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numerical aptitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify rosters in the workforce management system to identify potential over hours and inefficient rostering before shifts are worked.
• Work closely with managers to resolve roster, timesheet and payroll discrepancies.
• Process payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including leave entitlements, overtime and deductions.
• Respond to employee enquiries relating to payroll and provide professional support.
• Enter payroll data and verify the accuracy of information.
• Prepare and generate payroll reports for management review.
• Work collaboratively with HR to ensure employee information is accurately reflected in the payroll system.
• Process and reconcile PAYG withholding, superannuation and other statutory payroll obligations.
• Complete end of month and end of year payroll reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact payroll and implement required updates.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Numerical aptitude

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Introduction: Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. With stunning views out to the impossibly blue waters of the Whitsundays, it is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the island.

The island is one of the closest Whitsunday islands to the mainland (Airlie Beach) with spectacular 30-minute ferry ride to work each day.

Description: Daydream Island is seeking a highly organised and detail orientated Payroll Officer to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of our fortnightly payroll. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality will be essential in this position.

About the role

• Part-time: Approximately 2 days per week. Following the initial training period, the role offers flexibility to work remotely from home or from the island, depending on your preference.
• Review and verify rosters in the workforce management system to identify potential over, excessive hours and inefficient rostering before shifts are worked.
• Working closely with managers to resolve roster, timesheet and payroll discrepencies.
• Process payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including leave entitlements, overtime and deductions.
• Respond to employee enquiries relating to payroll and provide professional support.
• Enter payroll data and verify the accuracy of information.
• Prepare and generate payroll reports for management review.
• Work collaboratively with HR to ensure employee information is accurately reflected in the payroll system.
• Process and reconcile PAYG Withholding, superannuation and other statutory payroll obligations.
• Complete end of month and end of year payroll reconcillations and reporting requirements.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact payroll and implement required updates.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Skills and Experiences:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of payroll processes and regulations
• Proficient in using payroll software and MS Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines