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.
- 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.
- 4+ years of experience across payroll and HR functions
- 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
- Office located close to home in Melbourne's South East
- Attractive salary
- Job security in a permanent role
- Work within a supportive environment and upskill your career
- Commence as soon as you're able!
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jay Barlow on jbarlow@sharpandcarter.com.au
