Senior Payroll Officer - Payroll

Are you our next rising star?   

Continue your career with us as Senior Payroll Officer in our Payroll department. 

The Star Entertainment Group (TSEG) is a publicly listed company on the ASX. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations and our aim is to deliver sustainable outcomes for our guests, our Team Members, the communities in which we exist and our shareholders. We do this by providing entertainment, gaming, and leisure experiences in a safe, responsible, and ethical way. We will do this by embedding our values to lead the organisation with a focus on safer gambling and good business practices. 

Our properties across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney are world-class with many award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. 

As our Senior Payroll Officer, reporting to the Group Manager Payroll Operations, you will be responsible for managing and reviewing payroll activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within the payroll team. You will act as the first point of contact for resolving complex payroll queries, provide training and mentorship to Payroll Officers, and lead continuous improvements in payroll processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will contribute to the payroll team's success by ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, supporting internal stakeholders, and improving payroll-related practices.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact for resolving complex and escalated payroll queries for external customers.
• Review completed payrolls for accuracy and act as the first payment authoriser at NAB for payrolls and other relevant payroll-related third-party payments.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring for Payroll Officers and act as a first point of escalation for queries by Payroll Team Members.
• Participate in and actively contribute to internal workshops and payroll projects.
• Complete the production of fortnightly and weekly payrolls accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.

What we are looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or work experience in payroll or HR.
• Considerable experience in a large payroll environment (1000+ employees) in both salaried and award environments.
• Previous payroll supervisory or management experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of relevant payroll-related legislation and statutory requirements.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with SuccessFactors/SAP/ERP/Word/Excel.

About you:

You are a highly experienced payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving complex payroll queries. You possess excellent communication and mentoring skills, enabling you to guide your team effectively. You’re focused on continuous improvement and ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organisation.