Payroll Officer

Job description

About Hyatt

At Hyatt, care connects us. We believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Hyatt Hotels in Pacific currently has 10 hotels & 3 Hyatt offices across Australia and New Zealand and we continue to grow our portfolio of brands across the region. Based in the Melbourne CBD, Hyatt Shared Services Australia provides the shared payroll function and local HRIS support for the region.

Benefits of working with us

· Leading global hotel brand with career advancement opportunities
· Complimentary and discounted accommodation at more than 1,000 Hyatt properties worldwide for you and your loved ones.
· Employee assistance program – benefit from free, immediate and confidential support for any work, health or life concern
· Generous paid time off and holiday policies including paid parental leave
· 10% discount with NIB Health insurance

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time Payroll Officer to join the shared services payroll team for Hyatt (Pacific) based in Melbourne. The position will be responsible for processing the fortnightly pay run for several hotels; ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations while ensuring a high level of service is provided to the hotels.

Some responsibilities include

· Perform end to end fortnightly pay runs for hotels ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll.
· Process interim pay runs for back pays and termination pays.
· Respond to pay queries from hotels in a timely manner.
· Reconcile payroll tax, process garnishees and ensure payroll records are updated in a timely & accurate manner.
· Input data into systems as needed including the rostering / time & attendance system and HRIS while being able to troubleshoot problems as they arise
· Maintain up to date knowledge in all areas of payroll, taxation, awards, local labor laws ensuring we are compliant at all times.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  Previous experience in a similar role is essential
·  Demonstrated aptitude in computer systems such as payroll system administration, rostering system administration and excel. Experience in Peoplesoft, iChris, Microster (or other rostering system) would be highly advantageous.
·  Comprehensive knowledge of Modern Awards, State and Federal legislation
·  Exceptional communication skills & the ability to build productive relationships across many sites
·  Strong problem-solving skills, organization skills and attention to detail

Our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt.

If you are looking for a fulfilling career, please apply.