HR & Payroll Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated HR/Payroll Officer to join our team. As an HR/Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional HR services and managing payroll functions for our Managing Director and staff members. Your responsibilities will include understanding the Restaurant Awards across three businesses*, processing weekly pay runs, reviewing roster costings, and developing and implementing human resources processes. You will also be responsible for managing staff inquiries, monitoring wage structures, and providing strategic planning to enhance staff development and operational efficiency.

**Key Accountabilities**

Innovation:

- Implement and administer employee policies to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Stay updated with the latest taxation regulations related to salaries and benefits.
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the Restaurant Award and Contracts.

Customer Service:

- Assist in implementing programs that enhance the employee experience.
- Maintain strong relationships with employment agencies.

Leadership/Team:

- Train and support team members during the induction process.
- Provide high-quality advice and service to management on employee relations and performance management issues.
- Identify areas for improvement in HR policies and procedures.

Finance:

- Prepare contracts for new employees.
- Maintain accurate staff databases and rates.
- Process and submit weekly payroll for employees.
- Keep records of all payroll transactions.
- Monitor and resolve payroll-related deductions and issues.
- Address employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.

Health and Safety (HS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS):

- Ensure compliance with WHS Legislation.
- Contribute to the development of a Food Safety System, including training, compliance, and documentation.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop safe work methods.
- Monitor and manage workplace injuries, maintaining regular communication with injured workers.
- Track safety key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement measures to minimize workplace injuries.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar environment.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related discipline.
- Expertise in HR policies and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of hiring processes.
- Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused attitude, displaying professionalism and discretion.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- *Three Business: Includes Norma's Deli and our two sister businesses. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manly, NSW 2095: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
- Human resources management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person