HR Manager & Payroll Lead — Growth, Autonomy, Benefits

Frenchville Sports Club; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Staff recognition programs

On-the-spot rewards

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Team social events

Job summary

Frenchville Sports Club is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR and payroll functions within a busy hospitality and community club environment. Reporting to the COO, you will manage payroll, recruitment, employee relations and staff development across shifts and departments.

This standalone HR role focuses on practical, approachable leadership, ensuring compliant employment practices and a positive, respectful workplace culture that supports our people and community values.

Qualifications

• Senior HR generalist with independent advisory to managers.
• Hands-on Australian payroll processing for award-based workforce.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment standards and payroll obligations.
• Experience in recruitment, ER, performance management and policy development.
• Relevant qualification in HR or related discipline, or substantial equivalent.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with HR/payroll systems.
• Experience in hospitality or licensed clubs is highly regarded.
• Current driver's license and ability to obtain credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll cycle including timesheets, pay rates, penalties and leave.
• Produce payroll reporting, superannuation and reconciliations.
• Coordinate recruitment, contracts, onboarding, probation reviews and departures.
• Provide practical HR advice and coach managers on performance and ER matters.
• Support staff culture through engagement, wellbeing and feedback initiatives.
• Coordinate training, maintain qualification/licence records, build team capability.
• Maintain HR policies, confidential records, and workforce reporting.
• Coordinate HR-related WHS activities and return-to-work arrangements.

Skills

Senior HR Generalist

HR management

Australian payroll

Award interpretation

Communication skills

Discretion

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Hospitality experience

Education

HR-related qualification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

Frenchville Sports Club is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR and payroll functions within a busy hospitality and community club environment. Reporting to the COO, you will manage payroll, recruitment, employee relations and staff development across shifts and departments.

This standalone HR role focuses on practical, approachable leadership, ensuring compliant employment practices and a positive, respectful workplace culture that supports our people and community values.