HR, Payroll & Compliance Lead — Return-to-Work Expert

PERSOL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: AUD 95k-110k + super

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced HR, Payroll & Compliance Coordinator to own personnel, payroll and Return to Work functions across a well-established Australian wholesale bakery in South-Western Sydney.

You will recruit and onboard staff, prepare contracts and HR documentation, support managers, process payroll, ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, NES and Modern Awards, and drive WHS initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in HR, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HR.
• Proven payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Modern Awards and employment legislation.
• Experience coordinating workers' compensation and Return to Work matters.
• Current Return to Work Coordinator Certificate or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and employee records.
• Prepare employment contracts, HR documentation and workplace policies.
• Provide HR support to managers and employees, including performance and employee relations.
• Coordinate and process payroll, including leave, variations, terminations and superannuation.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, NES, Modern Awards and relevant employment legislation.
• Monitor legislative requirements and maintain HR and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate workers' compensation and Return to Work matters, liaising with insurers and rehabilitation providers.
• Develop and monitor Return to Work Plans and suitable duties.
• Support WHS, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll

HR policies

Compliance

Return to Work

Communication

Organization

Education

HR degree/diploma

Job description

PERSOL is seeking an experienced HR, Payroll & Compliance Coordinator to own personnel, payroll and Return to Work functions across a well-established Australian wholesale bakery in South-Western Sydney.

You will recruit and onboard staff, prepare contracts and HR documentation, support managers, process payroll, ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, NES and Modern Awards, and drive WHS initiatives and continuous improvement.