(AUS-Sydney) Senior Payroll Specialist

**Job Number** 20049261 **Job Category** Finance and Accounting **Location** Sydney Area Office, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia VIEW ON MAP **Brand** Corporate **Schedule** Full-time **Relocation?** No **Position Type** Non-Management/Hourly **Start Your Journey With Us** Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you? **JOB SUMMARY** The position is responsible for ensuring the end to end timely processing of the payroll process, processing of employee benefits such as superannuation and leave, payment obligations for the participating properties, month end processing, assisting the Payroll Managers to ensure that the participating properties receive the appropriate levels of service, as well as stepping up as leader in the absence of the Payroll Managers. **SCOPE/ BUSINESS CONTEXT / CANDIDATE PROFILE** **ExpectedContributions - primary job responsibilities, however not limited to** + Assist the Payroll Managers in all aspects of theaccounting 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 andbenefits 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 Financedepartments in all participating hotels + Abide by Company policies and procedures. + Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested byManagement. + Assist with processing,maintenance and administration of End Of Month and End Of Year payrollprocesses + Process, calculate and managepayroll adjustments, terminations and leave payments + Manage redundancy calculationsincluding the process on one off or on a business restructure bases + Proactively manage customerand stakeholder relationships whilst responding to queries & maintainingquality of service + Provide ongoing support to thePayroll Manager in all aspects of payroll processes and system improvements,internal and external audit and coaching of other payroll specialists. + Assist in providing LaborManagement support & training to Marriott Hotels leadership teams across Australia **Candidate profile** + Minimum of three years to five years experience workingwith the payroll profession + Experience in supervising or leading a small to mediumpayroll team + Knowledge of Federal and state wage award legislationand reporting requirements + In depth knowledge of payroll related items such assuperannuation, payroll tax and leave provisions across multiple states and territories + ADP, Ascender and/or E-tivity Labour Management Systemexperience preferred but not essential + Ability to analyze and interpret financial data andprepare financial reports, statements and/or projections. + Strongcomputer literacy skills including proficiency in the Microsoft OfficeProfessional suite (particularly Excel, Word) + Ability to effectively communicate accountinginformation, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by thecustomer. + Well organized and efficient and the ability tomulti-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 interact with hotel associates of differencelevels + High level attention to detail + Brilliantinterpersonal skills with the ability to establish strong relationships _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws._