Payroll Officer

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a globally expanding and diverse enterprise comprising three main business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. The Minor Hotels brand manages over 530 properties internationally across more than 50 countries spanning Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. In Australia and New Zealand, Minor Hotels AU & NZ stands as a prominent leader in managing strata-titled accommodations including hotels, resorts, and residential apartment complexes.

Role Overview

We are inviting experienced payroll professionals to join our Head Office team in Brisbane or Maroochydore with a part-time fixed-term contract of 30 hours weekly. The Payroll Officer will be accountable for the accurate, timely, and compliant management of end-to-end payroll operations for multiple properties. This role demands high-caliber service and supportive engagement with both employees and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out full-cycle payroll processing on a fortnightly basis across a range of properties.
• Handle Workers Compensation payments, Paid Parental Leave through Services Australia, and child support obligations where applicable.
• Upkeep and accurate management of payroll and leave systems ensuring employee records are current.
• Interpret employment awards, enterprise agreements, and contracts to correctly process overtime and shift allowances.
• Process new employee onboarding, contract variations, salary adjustments, back pays, and final termination payments.
• Calculate and reconcile employee leave balances, including annual and long service leave accruals.
• Support month-end payroll reporting, perform payroll tax calculations, reconciliations, and general ledger balancing.
• Prepare internal and statutory payroll reports.
• Address payroll-related inquiries promptly from employees and managers.
• Assist with compliance, audits, and various ad hoc payroll projects as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least three years of experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, award interpretations, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with Workers Compensation processes is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated capability to meet multiple deadlines with precision and urgency.
• Excellent attention to detail paired with strong reconciliation expertise.
• Ability to handle confidential data with professionalism and care.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizing and problem-solving skills.

Additional Benefits

• Enjoy a 50% discount on accommodations at all Minor Hotel brands in Australia and New Zealand.
• Avail a 20% discount for friends and family on accommodation across Minor Hotel brands in these regions.
• Access to Minor Hotels ANZ paid parental leave benefits.
• Extra paid leave allowances including birthday and study leave.
• Potential educational financial assistance for career-relevant development.
• Discounts on NIB Insurance plans.
• Special savings and cashback offers from over 400 retailers in Australia and New Zealand.
• Discounted entertainment experiences, including prominent venues and activities.
• Discounts on furniture purchases.
• Half-price VIP membership at The Coffee Club and discounts at Minor Hotels food and beverage outlets worldwide.
• Participation in wellbeing programs through Uprise Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to wellness programs at Elysia Wellness retreat including accommodation, F&B, wellness activities, spa treatments, and one-on-one wellness consultations depending on program length.

Additional Information

The Minor Hotels team fosters a positive, vibrant work culture focused on personal and professional growth. We invest in upskilling staff to help them advance their careers. We seek candidates who have legal working rights in Australia or New Zealand only.