HR Officer

Job Summary
The HR Officer delivers comprehensive HR and payroll support across the region. This role manages the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding through to offboarding — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in all HR and payroll processes. It oversees HRIS data integrity, payroll coordination, compensation and benefits administration, WorkCover management, and statutory reporting in accordance with local employment legislation and company policies

This is a site-based position located in Dandenong South, requiring the successful candidate to be onsite Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to commit to the daily commute and work closely with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle and HRIS Management

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment contracts, pre-employment checks, orientation sessions, and exit interviews.
• Support performance appraisal processes and assist managers with performance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Generate HR reports and support data analysis for compliance and strategic HR planning.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit statutory reporting per the requirement from the government, superannuation, and other employment-related compliance obligations.

HR Operations Management

• Ensure HR practices comply with the regional employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide practical, solution-focused support on employee relations, compliance, and operational matters to all team leaders, employees, and global HR teams.
• Contribute to policy updates and continuous improvement of HR processes and compliance systems.

Payroll, Benefits And Workers' Compensation Administration

• Coordinate timely and accurate payroll data for the employees across multiple sites.
• Liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure correct processing, including all statutory deductions and reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs and manage vendor relationship as required.
• Manage workers' compensation processes, including claims lodgement, liaising with insurers, coordinating return-to-work plans, and ensuring compliance with state-based requirements.
• Ensure compliance with superannuation, taxation, and reporting obligations.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Act as the point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
• Support employee relations, performance management, and dispute resolution processes in collaboration with management.
• Assist in implementing engagement and communication initiatives to enhance the employee experience.

HR Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Support the implementation of global and regional HR initiatives locally.
• Participate in HR systems and process improvement projects.
• Prepare and deliver HR presentations and reports as required.

Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in HR operations or generalist HR roles, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll coordination, including superannuation, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements, preferably with an external payroll service provider.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in WorkCover and return-to-work coordination, with understanding of related compliance obligations and WGEA reporting requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data management in a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.