HR and Payroll Administrator

alsglobal; Stafford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking an administrative professional to support HR and Payroll activities in Australia. You will work within our HR shared services function and gain exposure to Workday HRIS, employee records, documentation, data maintenance, and reporting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion with confidential information, and a hands-on, can-do attitude. You will triage employee enquiries and assist with ad-hoc HR projects in a flexible, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an administrative role with basic HR administration or payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver administrative support for HR and Payroll activities, including employee lifecycle management in Workday and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepare and distribute employment documentation (forms, contracts, letters).
• Coordinate HR processes such as data maintenance, service awards, and reporting.
• Triaging and responding to employee enquiries; escalate complex matters to senior HR/payroll staff.
• Support ad-hoc HR enquiries and projects.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processes

Workday HRIS

Data privacy

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.