The HR & Payroll Officer provides administrative support across the human resources function, including compliance, reporting, employee lifecycle processes, recruitment, WorkCover claims management, and policy development. They are also responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant legislation and internal policies.Human Resources Support the HR and Safety team with policy development, compliance, performance matters, and employee relations. Provide guidance to managers on HR policy application. Assist with organisational changes, including restructures, org charts, intranet updates, and internal communications. Manage and maintain the HRIS system. Review and update HR policies and procedures in collaboration with senior HR stakeholders. Develop supporting materials such as FAQs and fact sheets for policy rollouts. Ensure timely completion of performance management and KPI tracking processes. Assist with creating and updating position descriptions. Provide general HR administration and ad-hoc support as required. Coordinate employee service awards, staff events, and benefits programs. Manage uniform orders and distribution. Payroll Accurately processes payroll and associated tasks in a timely manner. Manages and reconciles payroll tax, superannuation contributions, and general ledger entries. Prepares month-end and year-end reports, along with required documentation for staff and the ATO. Generates payroll reports for senior stakeholders, including the Chief of Staff and Accountant. Communicates with external agencies such as the ATO, Centrelink, and payroll software providers. Maintains and updates payroll and timekeeping systems. Oversees leave management, ensuring compliance and accurate processing of applications. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field 4+ years of experience across payroll and HR functions Proficient in HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems (experience with UKG and Payroll Metrics is highly regarded) Solid understanding of payroll legislation, including tax, superannuation, and long service leave Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality Resilient, proactive, and results-driven Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level) Flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments