HR & Payroll Advisor

Professional Search Group; Canning; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group is seeking a proactive HR & Payroll Officer in Welshpool, Perth. The role blends hands-on HR with end-to-end payroll and is ideal for an experienced technician who builds strong relationships with managers and staff.

You’ll support employee lifecycle activities, provide practical HR guidance, and drive improvements across HR processes while contributing to payroll accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in a generalist HR or HR advisory role with payroll exposure.
• Ability to manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and HR administration.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, NES and modern awards.
• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Build relationships across the business and collaborate with managers to resolve issues.
• Support employee relations, performance management, and HR queries.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, changes and offboarding.
• Assist with HR policy development and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll using Employment Hero; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Report payroll data and statutory obligations.

Job description

HR & Payroll Officer

Permanent, Full-time | Welshpool, Perth

Take ownership of a varied HR role within an established global organisation.

An established global organisation is looking for a proactive and people focused HR & Payroll Officer to join its team in Welshpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships and working closely with managers to navigate a variety of people-related matters. You'll play an important role in supporting the employee lifecycle, providing practical HR advice and helping drive improvements across HR processes and practices.

While the role includes responsibility for end-to-end payroll, the primary focus is on providing broader HR support to the business. We're looking for someone who can confidently engage with employees and managers, work through challenges and bring a positive, solutions-focused approach to the role.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll work across a broad range of HR activities, acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring payroll and HR administration are managed effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees across a range of people-related matters.

• Build strong relationships across the business, working collaboratively with managers to understand challenges and find practical solutions.

• Support employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace concerns, employee conduct and general HR queries.

• Coordinate recruitment, pre-employment checks, onboarding, inductions, employment changes and offboarding.

• Support the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and processes.

• Assist with performance reviews, employee engagement initiatives and other key HR activities.

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems and documentation are up to date.

• Manage workers compensation claims and return-to-work processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and the overall employee experience.

• Oversee end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll using Employment Hero, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation, awards and company requirements.

• Manage payroll reporting, reconciliations and statutory obligations.

About You

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the people side of HR. You'll be approachable, positive and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including managers and employees.

You’ll ideally bring:

• At least three years' experience in a generalist HR or HR advisory role, with exposure to payroll.

• Confidence managing a range of HR queries and supporting managers through people-related challenges.

• Experience across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and general HR administration.

• A sound understanding of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and modern awards.

• Experience processing end-to-end payroll.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to manage competing priorities.

• High levels of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer?

• Join an established global organisation with a strong industry presence.

• A varied role with genuine exposure across the HR function.

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive team.

• The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve existing HR processes.

• Ongoing development and opportunities to grow your HR career.