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About the Role

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for Australia, New Zealand weekly employees and all corporate entities across the EVT Group. This role ensures payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with Australia, New Zealand legislation and corporate requirements. The position is a subject matter expert in payroll legislation and systems (Dayforce), providing technical expertise, reviewing payroll outputs, mentoring team members, and working closely with HRIS, Recruitment, and Finance to maintain data accuracy and integrity. The role is also key in supporting internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end Australia, New Zealand and corporate payroll processes, including inputs, validations, approvals, and reconciliations.
Perform first and second level payroll review and sign-off, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company policies.
Interpret and apply New Zealand payroll legislation (e.g., Holidays Act, KiwiSaver, PAYE, ACC) to pay outcomes, including complex entitlements and terminations.
Manage payroll lifecycle actions such as cross-boarding, internal transfers, and rehires via the recruitment portal.
Partner with Finance to ensure payroll costs are correctly allocated to the general ledger and reconciled to supporting schedules.
Respond to and resolve complex payroll queries, providing accurate and timely information to employees, managers, auditors, and regulators.
Mentor Payroll Officers, supporting their technical development and ensuring consistency across daily processing tasks.
Lead and document process improvements, driving automation and efficiency in payroll processes.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of third-party deductions (e.g., KiwiSaver, child support, union fees, salary sacrifice).
Maintain strict compliance with cyber security and data protection protocols, safeguarding sensitive employee data.
Support internal and external audit processes by maintaining accurate records and ensuring full transparency of payroll activities.
Maintain, improve, and champion payroll procedures, helping shape the function for the future.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in end-to-end Australian payroll
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, including Fair Work, PAYG, STP, and superannuation compliance
Advanced experience in payroll systems (Dayforce preferred)
Competency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations)
Experience with employee lifecycle management in HRIS or recruitment systems
Confidence in interpreting awards, EAs, and policy changes
Proven ability to deliver payroll accurately and independently under tight deadlines
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Exposure to payroll integration or process transformation projects is highly regarded

Skills

Payroll
Payroll legislation
Dayforce
Microsoft Excel
HRIS
Recruitment systems
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Decision-making skills
Interpersonal skills
Written communication skills

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid
Permanent
Fixed-term contract

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels
$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar
Seasonal perks at Thredbo
Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network
Paid parental leave
Community & volunteering opportunities

About the Company

At EVT we believe in changing the game. As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management.
Our Vision is being leaders in creating experiences and properties that escape the ordinary.
Our Purpose is to make the day better for ourselves, each other, our group, our customers and communities. We do this by living our values of empowerment, possibilities and community. We achieve our Vision and Purpose by delivering on our goals and values.
Our Goals: Growing revenue above market, Maximise assets, Business transformation.
Our Values: Empowerment: We make it happen, Possibilities: We evolve and innovate, Community: We make the connection.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds