Payroll Officer (Part-Time)

Elysium; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor staff discounts

Job summary

Elysium Noosa Resort is seeking a Payroll Officer to join the Finance team on a part-time basis. This role handles end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with Australian legislation, maintaining payroll records, and delivering labour cost reporting for decision-making.

Reporting to the Finance leadership, you will manage entitlements, WorkCover processes, and contribute to year-end activities while collaborating with Department Managers to monitor labour costs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation.
• Familiarity with Hospitality Industry Award (HIGA).
• Experience with payroll software and time & attendance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records with confidentiality.
• Prepare payroll journals after each pay cycle.
• Provide labour cost reporting and cost analysis to management.
• Coordinate Leave provisions including Long Service Leave.
• Assist with accounts receivable and other finance tasks.
• Support weekly payroll meetings with managers.
• Assist with end-of-financial-year payroll obligations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Time tracking

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Tools

Payroll software

Time & attendance systems

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Elysium Noosa Resort an elegant retreat set in the heart of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal destinations.

Elysium Noosa has been thoughtfully reimagined across every guest touchpoint - fromCibariaNoosa and Bar Capri on Hastings Street to our rooms and suites. This transformationestablishesa new benchmark for luxury hospitality on the Sunshine Coast.

Our team is dedicated to creating guest experiences that feel both effortless and deeply personal. Every interaction is guided by care, intuition, and attention to detail, delivering moments of delight that elevate each stay.

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.