Payroll Manager

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Accor and The Fragrance Group seek a Payroll Manager to lead payroll for 300 staff at Melbourne and Tasmania hotels, at Mövenpick Melbourne on Spencer with a flexible arrangement. You will manage weekly payroll, ensure compliance with Modern Awards and legislation, handle PAYG and super, lead audits, and partner with People & Culture and Finance while driving process improvements. Key requirements include hands-on experience with Human Force, Wage Easy or Zambion, HIGA knowledge, attention to detail, and integrity. You must have Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is not available. Tips: tailor your resume to highlight multi-site payroll, dashboards, and collaboration and training skills.

Company Description

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Accor, and The Fragrance Group has a perfect opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join our amazing team.  The Portfolio consists of properties in Tasmania, Melbourne, and Western Australia, including Mövenpick Hotel Hobart | Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer | ibis Styles Hobart | Novotel Devonport | Novotel Perth Murray Street. 

Reporting to the Portfolio Director of Finance, this role will be Melbourne-based and situated at Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer in the CBD. Subject to candidate experience, this role could be full-time, or part-time pro rata, with a flexible combination of working on-site and off-site.

Join a team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

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Job Description

As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process for 3-4 hotels, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies.  You will collaborate closely with People & Culture, Finance, Head of Departments, and external providers to deliver a seamless payroll experience. 

You will:

• Manage, administer, and process weekly payroll for 300+ employees across Melbourne and Tasmania
• Ensure payroll compliance with relevant Modern Awards and legislation
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reporting
• Lead payroll audits and liaise with external auditors as required
• Manage PAYG, superannuation, and other statutory deductions in a timely manner
• Complete month-end and year-end payroll-related financial processes
• Respond to payroll queries with professionalism and discretion
• Partner with Talent & Culture and Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities
• Provide training and guidance on payroll procedures to colleagues and Head of Departments
• Generate monthly HR and payroll reports, along with ad hoc analytical insights for senior leadership including owners
• Oversee WorkCover documentation, claim submissions, and communication with insurers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (i.e., Human Force, Wage Easy, and Zambion)
• Up-to-date understanding of Hospitality Industry General Award (HIGA), Australia payroll legislation, and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A collaborative and approachable style, with the ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and discretion
• Relevant qualifications in payroll, accounting, or HR are advantageous

To be success in this role, you must have rights to work for any employee in Australia. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Additional Information

In return we will offer you…

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you.
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays.
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms.
• An opportunity to be part of a fun and supportive team who love what they do!

Why work with Accor? 
We are far more than a worldwide hospitality leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. 

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.