Payroll Officer

About Minor Hotels

Joining Minor means becoming part of a globally diverse and rapidly expanding group with vast opportunities for personal and professional growth. Minor International operates through three main divisions: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. Minor Hotels owns, operates, and invests in over 530 properties worldwide, managing notable brands like Anantara, Avani, Oaks, and NH Hotels across more than 50 countries including regions such as Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, India Ocean, Europe, and South America. In Australia and New Zealand, Minor Hotels leads in strata titled accommodation management encompassing hotels, resorts, and residential apartments.

Role Overview

Minor Hotels is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to join their Head Office team located in Brisbane or Maroochydore. This is a part-time role (30 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract basis. The officer will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing across multiple properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and providing exemplary service to employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete fortnightly payroll processing for a portfolio of properties.
• Administer Workers Compensation payments, Paid Parental Leave through Services Australia, and Child Support when applicable.
• Maintain payroll and leave management systems with precise employee record keeping.
• Interpret various legislative instruments including awards, enterprise agreements, contracts, overtime, and shift allowances.
• Process employment actions such as onboarding, contract variations, pay increases, back pays, and termination settlements.
• Calculate and reconcile annual and long service leave accruals.
• Support month-end closures, payroll tax returns, reconciliations, and general ledger balancing.
• Prepare both internal and statutory reports related to payroll.
• Address payroll inquiries from staff and management promptly and effectively.
• Contribute to payroll compliance initiatives, audits, and special projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three years experience managing high-volume payroll processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance standards.
• Preferred experience with Workers Compensation administration.
• Proven capability to juggle multiple deadlines while maintaining precision and timeliness.
• Exceptional attention to detail complemented by strong reconciliation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Enjoy 50% discounts on accommodations across Minor Hotel brands within Australia and New Zealand.
• Receive a 20% discount for friends and family on accommodation in the same brands.
• Access to company's paid parental leave programs in Australia and New Zealand.
• Extra paid leave entitlements including birthday and study leaves.
• Potential financial assistance for educational development aligned with business needs.
• Discounts on NIB insurance products.
• Exclusive offers from over 400 popular Australian and New Zealand retailers.
• Special discounts on entertainment and experiences like Opera Australia, Australia Zoo, and various adventure brands.
• Furniture purchase discounts.
• Half-price VIP membership to The Coffee Club and discounts at Minor Hotels food and beverage outlets worldwide.
• Access to wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs including Uprise.
• Wellness retreats at Elysia including accommodation, dining, activities, spa services, and consultations based on program duration.

The company emphasizes a supportive, vibrant culture that prioritizes employee growth, wellbeing, and career progression. Currently, applications are only accepted from candidates with valid working rights in Australia or New Zealand.