Senior Group Payroll Specialist - End-To-End Payroll

Greenhill Education Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Employee financial wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Moran Health Care Group is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Sydney CBD head office. You will own end‑to‑end Australian payroll for ~120 staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Fair Work, PAYG, STP and superannuation, and collaborating with HR and Finance across sites.

We offer a flexible hybrid setup, opportunities for process improvements, and support for audits and reporting. A strong payroll background and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Payroll, Business, Accounting or equivalent or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
• Must have full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate end‑to‑end processing of fortnightly payrolls
• Maintain accurate payroll records and databases
• Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, and superannuation
• Prepare fortnightly and monthly reports and ad hoc payroll tasks

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Payroll/Accounting qualification

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Additional Information
Job Number
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Position Type Non-Management
JOB SUMMARY
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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams across participating hotels
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

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 year 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 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
• Will.…

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.

Moran Health Care Group has been caring for ageing Australians for over 65 years. Our goal is to enable people in our care to enjoy each day to the best of their ability. To find out more about us visit

Our values are Respect, Kindness,Dignity and Compassion.

About the opportunity

We are seeking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Head Office Team, based in the Sydney CBD, with convenient access to public transport, including the light rail.

The Payroll Specialist is a part of the Finance team and is responsible for managing and administering Moran Health Care Group's (MHCG) payroll operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate end‑to‑end processing of fortnightly payrolls.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date payroll records, systems, and databases.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and MHCG Policies, and Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).
• Provide high level of customer service when addressing employee payroll queries.
• Processing new hires, transfers and terminations
• Assist with maintenance of the payroll system.
• Prepare and process termination payments, workers' compensation payments.
• Prepare and process fortnightly and monthly reports.
• Perform ad hoc payroll tasks and respond to related queries

Skills/Requirements:

• Qualification in Payroll, Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in Health or Aged Care is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ownership of your work.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft office Suite, including Excel.
• Must have full working rights in Australia.
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

As a MHCG (Moran Health Care Group) employee, benefits you will be able to take advantage of:

• Employee financial wellbeing programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid work options available.

Payroll Specialist – 12‑Month Contract
$90,000 – $100,000 + Super | Hybrid | Hills District

Take ownership of Australian payroll and make a real impact locally.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Payroll Specialist to take ownership of Australian payroll within a global organisation.

This role will manage payroll across a diverse workforce of approximately 120 permanent employees, plus casual and site‑based employees during busy periods.

The successful candidate will be trusted to take ownership of the Australian payroll function, identify inefficiencies, improve processes and provide practical solutions.

About you

You will be an experienced Australian payroll professional who is confident taking ownership of a payroll function and can hit the ground running.You will be trusted to manage the Australian payroll function and provide confidence to HR and Finance that payroll is in good hands.

To keep consistency, the following skills are highly regarded:

• 4–6 years of experience in end‑to‑end Australian payroll
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, PAYG, STP, and superannuation compliance
• Advanced experience in payroll systems (Dayforce preferred)
• Competency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations)
• Experience with employee lifecycle management in HRIS or recruitment systems
• Confidence in interpreting awards, EAs, and policy changes
• Proven ability to deliver payroll accurately and independently under tight deadlines
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Exposure to payroll integration or process transformation projects is highly regarded

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