Senior Payroll Officer – Payroll | 12-Month FT

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 support the Payroll team in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while acting as the first point of contact for escalated payroll queries and providing guidance to team members.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will lead the accurate and compliant delivery of payroll services, while mentoring others and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in line with our purpose of creating fun at trusted destinations.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Review completed payrolls for accuracy and authorise payroll-related third-party payments
• Resolve complex and escalated payroll queries as the first point of contact
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring for Payroll Officers
• Complete Month-End payroll activities in accordance with statutory and internal policies
• Participate in payroll projects and workshops to drive continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in large payroll environments (2,000+ employees)
• Solid knowledge of payroll systems, preferably SAP and SuccessFactors
• Strong understanding of relevant financial and statutory regulations
• High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and mentoring capabilities

About you:
You are a detail-oriented and experienced payroll professional, comfortable navigating high-volume environments and ensuring compliance with a wide range of legislation and internal procedures. You thrive in a collaborative setting where your mentorship helps others develop, and you are confident managing end-to-end payroll functions with precision.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the success of our payroll operations, ensuring our team members are supported with accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll services.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy – limitless career opportunities
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer’s leave also on offer
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

Each team member is expected to champion The Star’s Purpose, Values, and Principles (PVP), which serve as the cornerstone of The Star’s culture.

Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations. This commitment involves living our values of Build memorable connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take good care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022–24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

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