HR Admin/payroll Officer

2 weeks ago

Kingsford, Australia Ahrens Pty Ltd Full time

**About the Role**

The Ahrens Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Admin/Payroll Officer to join our Group Support Services team based in Kingsford, SA.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality administrative support across both HR and payroll functions. You will ensure the maintenance of accurate employee records, assist with onboarding, process payrolls, and support compliance with industrial relations and legislative requirements. This position offers a great opportunity to grow within a supportive environment and contribute to key HR and payroll operations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Maintain and update employee records including contracts, leave entitlements, and personal information
- Assist with onboarding processes, including collection of new starter documentation and employee file setup
- Prepare letters of offer, contracts, and HR correspondence
- Support payroll processing including preparing and running payroll, calculating entitlements, and performing reconciliations
- Track apprentice and junior pay rates to ensure compliance
- Generate HR and Finance reports
- Maintain HRIS and payroll systems with accurate and up-to-date data
- Assist with audits, end-of-year payroll processes, and compliance with Awards, EBAs, and relevant legislation
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on HR and payroll forms and processes
- Uphold Ahrens’ commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

**Skills and Experience**
- Previous experience in payroll processing and general HR administration
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards, and payroll compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Kronos and/or Pronto software experience desirable

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

Our growth has culminated in the business we are today: a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.

With 1,300 employees Australia-wide, we foster a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, while aligning with our core values of commitment, integrity and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

**Benefits**
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
- Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
- Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
- Family, social and team building events including Friday afternoon team bondingOpportunities for career progression

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