Assistant Payroll Manager

• Assist the Payroll Manager in all aspects of the accounting function, including routine procedures and ad-hoc projects
• Process and review of hotels payrolls as required
• Understanding and knowledge of processing terminations, redundancies and other like payments
• Prepare and verify the monthly accruals for salaries and benefits including leave entitlements
• Assist with payroll and financial year ends
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements
• Prepare ad-hoc reports
• Interact with the Human Resources and Finance departments in all participating hotels
• Abide by Company policies and procedures
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by Management
• Assist with processing, maintenance and administration of End Of Month and End Of Year payroll processes
• Process, calculate and manage payroll adjustments, terminations and leave payments
• Manage redundancy calculations including the process on one off or on a business restructure bases
• Proactively manage customer and stakeholder relationships whilst responding to queries & maintaining quality of service
• Provide ongoing support to the Payroll Manager in all aspects of payroll processes and system improvements, internal and external audit and coaching of other payroll specialists
• Assist in providing Labor Management support & training to Marriott Hotels leadership teams across Australia
• Assist the Payroll Manager in recruiting, training, developing payroll team

• Minimum of five years experience working with the payroll profession
• Minimum two years’ experience in supervising or leading a small to medium payroll team
• 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 E-tivity 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 manage multiple stakeholders
• High level attention to detail
• Brilliant interpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships

ADP and/or E-tivity Labour Management System experience