Payroll / HR Officer

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Australia Www.chandlermacleod.com Full time

HR & Payroll Officer

Location: Pinkenba, Brisbane

Employment Type: Temporary, full-time (4–5 days in office)

Duration: 5–9 months

Salary: $50–$60 per hour + super (negotiable based on experience)

Join a leading organisation in the infrastructure and services industry, recognised for delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation across their projects. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Officer to join their team in Pinkenba on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for an experienced HR/payroll professional who can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end human resources administration, payroll processing, and operational support while maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing timely payroll services.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, and personnel records.

- Process end-to-end payroll, including timesheet entry, wage payments, and payroll reporting.

- Maintain compliance by managing employee certifications, licences, and audit documentation.

- Ensure accuracy across HR and payroll systems (Visipay, Kronos).

- Provide recruitment support including job ads, interviews, and reference checks.

- Assist with procurement and logistics, including uniforms, PPE, travel, and supplier arrangements.

- Support staff recognition, HR projects, and general administrative tasks.

- Foster strong relationships with staff, management, and external stakeholders.

About You

- Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.

- Strong understanding of employment legislation, awards, and compliance requirements.

- End-to-end payroll processing experience.

- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (Visipay, Kronos preferred).

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, data validation, reporting).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational abilities.

- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to improve processes.

Additional Information

- Role is primarily office-based at Pinkenba, with occasional travel as required.

- Some after-hours work may be required.

- Pre-employment medical may be required prior to appointment.

If you are a motivated HR & Payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through this advert. For a confidential discussion, you can also get in contact with me at crispin.swartz@chandlermacleod.com.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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