HR and Payroll Administrator

ALS; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

ALS is seeking an administrative professional to support HR and payroll activities, delivering accurate employee records in Workday and handling documentation with discretion. This role emphasizes confidentiality, strong organisation, and teamwork within a flexible work environment.

You will handle employee inquiries, assist with data maintenance, service awards, and reporting, and contribute to ad-hoc HR projects as part of the HR shared services function.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role with HR or payroll exposure.
• Strong organisational skills and accuracy in handling data.
• Discreet handling of confidential employee information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support for HR and payroll activities including employee lifecycle records in Workday.
• Prepare and distribute employment documentation (forms, contracts, letters).
• Coordinate administrative HR processes (data maintenance, service awards, reporting).
• Triages and responds to employee inquiries.
• Escalate complex payroll or policy matters to senior HR/payroll colleagues.
• Support ad-hoc HR enquiries and projects.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processes

Confidentiality

Team player

Strong communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Flexible / adaptable

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office

Tools

Workday HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

We are looking for Australia’s best and brightest administrative talent!

We are open to considering different backgrounds and flexible ways of working. This is a critical and highly valued role as part of our HR shared services function, commencing as soon as practical for the preferred candidate.

This is a rare opportunity to gain true global HR and Payroll exposure within a team that is valued by the organisation and is on an exciting continuous improvement journey.

The Day to Day:

You will be responsible for the delivery of administrative support for HR and Payroll related activities including:

• Facilitating effective HR related processes enabling employee lifecycle management within the Workday HRIS including maintain accurate employee records
• Preparation and distribution of employment documentation (forms, contracts and letters).
• Coordination of administrative HR processes (eg. Employee data maintenance, service awards, and reporting).
• Triaging and responding to employee enquiries.
• Escalate complex payroll, employee relations, or policy-related matters to senior HR or payroll team members.
• Support ad-hoc HR enquiries and projects.

The Essentials:

• Experienced in an administrative role, with a basic understanding of HR administration or payroll processes.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
• A strong team player with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• A fast and agile learner, able to manage competing priorities.
• Values-based and customer-focused by nature.
• A clear communicator both written and verbal.
• Comfortable operating flexibly and autonomously at times.
• Comfortable using HR systems, payroll systems, spreadsheets, and standard office tools.
• Flexible and keen to lend a hand across the broader HR team.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.