Job Description
478 George St, Sydney NSW ****, Australia
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Posted Tuesday 8 September **** at 2:00 pm
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About EVT
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At EVT we believe in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.
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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, just to name a few.
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The role
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The payroll specialist delivers high-quality, accurate payroll support across our Australian and Recent Zealand business. This role is hands-on, transactional, and detail-driven: perfect for someone who takes pride in getting the details right, owns their responsibilities, and contributes to a seamless payroll experience across two countries.
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Your primary focus will be on Australian payroll tasks, such as employee movements, queries, terminations, and reporting. You'll also be cross-trained to step in and support NZ payroll during high-volume periods, leave coverage, or system updates. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team based in Sydney CBD, working in a hybrid arrangement, where agility, accuracy, and accountability matter.
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Key responsibilities
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Process and maintain accurate payroll records in Dayforce for Australian employees.
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Action employee movements including cross-boarding,



transfers, and rehires via the recruitment portal.
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Process termination calculations and final pays in line with Fair Work and NES compliance.
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Generate regular payroll reports and check outputs for accuracy before submission or distribution.
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Respond to employee and manager payroll queries professionally and within agreed timeframes.
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Complete assigned pre-payroll audits, validating data ahead of each pay run.
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Assist with NZ payroll tasks when required, including employee updates, audits, terminations, and IRD reporting under direction of the NZ specialist.
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Process NZ payroll at busy times and for leave coverage.
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Support the accuracy of system data integrations, for example from recruitment to payroll or WFM to payroll.
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Follow all established payroll procedures and checklists, contributing to compliance and audit readiness.
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Report any errors, gaps, or risks to the Payroll Manager or relevant specialists immediately.
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Adhere to all cyber security, privacy, and data handling protocols to protect employee information.
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What you'll bring
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2-4 years of experience in payroll, with experience in Australian payroll.
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Sound knowledge of Australian legislation: Fair Work, NES, PAYG, superannuation, STP.
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Exposure to Current Zealand payroll is ideal but not essential: training will be provided.
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Familiarity with payroll systems (Dayforce preferred) and use of HRIS or recruitment platforms.
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Intermediate Excel skills, for example VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
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Excellent attention to detail, especially with repetitive data tasks.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated agility and flexibility to support multiple streams of payroll when required.
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How you work
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Owner's mindset: takes responsibility for assigned payroll tasks from start to finish, and follows through on resolution.
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Detail-oriented and compliance-focused: carefully checks every entry, report, and transaction for accuracy.
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Resilient and solutions-focused: maintains quality under pressure and adapts to changing deadlines or team needs.
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Growth mindset: actively seeks to improve knowledge of both AU and NZ payroll systems and rules.
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Perks from day one
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As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels: no ivory towers.
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50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels: QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
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$2 movie tickets, plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
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Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
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Rapid growth opportunities across our hotel and entertainment network.
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Paid parental leave, community and volunteering opportunities.
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478 George St, Sydney NSW ****, Australia

📌 Payroll Specialist - Evt Head Office (New South Wales)
🏢 EVT Group
📍 New South Wales