Payroll Officer (Part-Time)

Accorhotel; Australia; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discounts on Accor accommodation

25% discount at Bar Capri and Cibaria

Job summary

Accorhotel is seeking a part-time Payroll Officer to join our Finance team in Queensland. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, and maintain accurate payroll records while delivering insightful labour cost reporting to support decisions.

Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller and Director of Finance, you will collaborate with department managers to monitor labour costs and support workforce planning in a hospitality-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in a Payroll Officer/Payroll Administrator role.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards.
• Understanding of Hospitality Industry Award (HIGA).
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and employee entitlements.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confidential information handling with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation including Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover, and Fringe Benefits Tax.
• Review and validate timesheets and roster data prior to payroll processing.
• Process commencements, changes, and terminations.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journals after each pay cycle.
• Maintain payroll records with confidentiality.
• Monitor annual, personal, and long service leave provisions.
• Coordinate Long Service Leave transfers between properties and Head Office.
• Administer and reconcile WorkCover claims and payments.
• Prepare payroll reports and labour cost analysis for management.
• Participate in weekly payroll and labour cost meetings.
• Support end-of-year payroll obligations and reporting.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other finance tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Make an impact behind the scenes by ensuring our team members are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team on a part-time basis.This role is responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining employee payroll records, and providing valuable labour cost reporting to support operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of Australian payroll legislation, awards, and employment obligations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller and Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll, payroll reporting, employee entitlements, and WorkCover-related payroll processes. You will also work closely with Department Managers to monitor labour costs and support effective workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, including Superannuation, PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover, and Fringe Benefits Tax.
• Review and validate timesheets and roster data prior to payroll processing.
• Process employee commencements, changes, and terminations accurately.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journals after each pay cycle.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring strict confidentiality and privacy.
• Monitor annual leave, personal leave, and long service leave provisions.
• Coordinate Long Service Leave transfers between Accor properties and Head Office where required.
• Administer and reconcile WorkCover claims and payments.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide labour cost analysis to management.
• Participate in weekly payroll and labour cost meetings with Department Managers.
• Support end-of-financial-year payroll obligations and reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other finance administration tasks as required.
• Provide support to the Assistant Financial Controller and Director of Finance on ad hoc projects and finance-related duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator, or similar payroll-focused role.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation.
• Strong understanding of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (HIGA) and its application within a hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements and employee entitlements.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Additional Information

• Part-time position offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative Finance team.
• Opportunity to build your career within a leading hospitality organisation.
• 30% discounts on Accor accommodation and food & beverage across participating Accor properties.
• 25% discount at Bar Capri and Cibaria Noosa.