POSITION OVERVIEW
We are
seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join the Navarra team in a full-time
permanent role based at our Head Office in Rozelle, reporting directly to the
Head of Finance. Working hours are 9 am – 5 PM, from Navarra head office in Rozelle, onsite parking available.
In this
role, you will be responsible for processing weekly payroll for approximately
70 full-time staff, along with 100–300 casual employees during peak periods.
A key
focus of the position will be driving payroll system improvements. You will
review current processes and system configurations, identify areas for
improvement, and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and
compliance.
You will
also play an important role in ensuring managers and staff remain accountable
for roster management and timely timesheet approvals.
The ideal
candidate will have previously experience in the hospitality industry, and have
an understanding of the restraint award.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Process accurate and timely
weekly payroll for approximately 70 permanent employees and 100–300 casual
employees during peak periods.
· Ensure all payroll activities
are completed in accordance with relevant Awards, Fair Work legislation,
taxation requirements and company policies.
· Follow up Venue Managers each
week to ensure timesheets and rosters are completed and approved within
required deadlines.
· Work collaboratively with Venue
Managers to improve payroll accuracy, roster compliance and timekeeping
practices.
· Partner with the HR Manager to
improve payroll systems, processes and workflows, ensuring a seamless employee
experience.
· Identify opportunities to
enhance and optimise Employment Hero, making recommendations to improve
automation, reporting and system efficiency.
· Drive continuous improvement
initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline payroll operations and
reduce manual processes.
· Partner with HR to identify and
address non-compliance with business processes, including roster management,
attendance and payroll procedures.
· Maintain accurate employee
payroll records and respond to payroll-related enquiries in a professional and
timely manner.
· Reconcile payroll reports and
ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data.
· Assist with payroll audits,
year-end reporting, Single Touch Payroll (STP) requirements and statutory
reporting obligations.
· Prepare monthly payroll
reporting, including leave liability, wages analysis, overtime, labour costs
and other key workforce metrics.
· Partner with the Chief Financial
Officer and HR Manager to provide payroll insights and reporting that support
informed business decisions.
· Build strong working
relationships across Finance, HR and Operations to ensure payroll supports the
wider business objectives.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· Expert-level experience using
Employment Hero
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience
working with Employment Hero payroll systems
· Strong payroll processing and
systems improvement experience
· Excellent attention to detail
and organisational skills
· The ability to work
collaboratively with managers and stakeholders
· Must have valid work rights,
visa sponsorship not available.
