Payroll Officer

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

We’re looking for a Part-Time Payroll Officer who can keep the numbers flowing, the people paid, and the compliance rock-solid — all while bringing a positive, can-do attitude to the team. This payroll officer will join our small supportive team of Payroll and HR for Merlin Entertainments ANZ!

About the Role

Joining our payroll team, you will work at the heart of our payroll operations, and ensure our staff are paid accurately and on time. You’ll directly support the business through:

• Processing accurate, timely fortnightly payrolls
• Setting up new starter profiles
• Calculating and processing termination payments
• Keeping everything compliant with awards, EBAs, super, and legislation
• Support end-of-year reporting (PAYG, payroll tax, etc.)
• Help reconcile superannuation and payroll tax obligations
• Maintain accurate and organised employee payroll data
• Work closely along our HR teams to ensure reports and information coincide with employee profiles

Please note that this role will operate on a 3-day/week rotating fortnight, of Wed – Fri, then Mon- Wed.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Officer who:

• Brings solid payroll experience and confidence working with payroll systems, ideally a preference for experience in ADP Payforce
• Has history of working with UKG Pro
• Has experience partnering with key business stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations, building strong relationships and communicating clearly to resolve queries and improve processes.
• Is a collaborative team player, that thrives in a fast-paced environment, and contributes positively to a supportive, solutions-focused workplace.

About Us

• Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide

• Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions

• Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about

• Hybrid working model and flexible working policy

• Opportunity to be involved with our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Being part of a business built on fun

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 140 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year.

We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILDLIFE, Madame Tussauds, amongst others.

Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILDLIFE Conservation Fund. So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!

Merlin Entertainments strongly encourages application from all background, including people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent.

Pay Range

Competitive