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Synergie Australia is seeking a Payroll Manager for a part-time contract opportunity with a leading luxury hotel based in Southbank, Melbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned hospitality organisation and oversee payroll operations across multiple hotel locations. Working closely with the People & Culture team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while providing payroll support, reporting and guidance to managers and employees across the business.

The important parts:

• Pay: $50-$55 per hour + Super
• Term: 7-month fixed-term contract (October 2026 – May 2027)
• Location: Southbank, Melbourne (Onsite)
• Start: October 2026

What you will be required to do:

You will be responsible for managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance across a multi-site environment.

• Process accurate and timely fortnightly payrolls
• Ensure compliance with relevant Awards, payroll legislation and employment obligations
• Manage payroll records, reporting and payroll administration processes
• Provide payroll advice and support to managers and employees
• Monitor payroll-related benefits, deductions, allowances and leave entitlements
• Liaise with key stakeholders regarding employment changes and payroll matters
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and analysis
• Maintain payroll compliance and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Assist with WorkCover administration and associated payroll activities

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have demonstrated payroll management or senior payroll experience
• Possess strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and Award interpretation
• Have experience processing payroll within a medium-to-large organisation
• Bring excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills
• Have advanced payroll systems and Microsoft Excel skills
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Be able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
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