HR/Payroll Coordinator

Redeemer Lutheran College; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redeemer Lutheran College in Rochedale, Queensland, seeks an HR Administration and Payroll support professional. You will manage employment documentation, payroll processes, and employee records within a collaborative, values-driven team.

The role supports continuous improvement of people services across the College and reports to the HR Manager, ensuring accurate, confidential administration. Ideal candidates bring hands-on payroll experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll within a complex organisation, preferably in education.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, confidentiality in handling employee data.
• Ability to interpret enterprise agreements, awards or employment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare employment contracts, correspondence and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records with confidentiality.
• Assist with fortnightly payroll and payroll administration activities.
• Manage employment variations, contract changes, leave records and data.
• Interpret employment conditions and enterprise agreement requirements.
• Respond to employee enquiries and provide administrative support.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll preparation

Employee records

Payroll systems

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Redeemer Lutheran College is a leading co-educational Prep to Year 12 College located in Rochedale. Guided by our motto, Our Hope is in Christ, we are committed to nurturing the academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth of every student in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

At Redeemer Lutheran College, we know that a positive employee experience starts with people who genuinely care about supporting others and getting the details right.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality HR administration and payroll support across the College. From recruitment and employment documentation to employee records, payroll preparation and workforce administration, you'll help ensure our people processes are efficient, accurate and delivered with care.

Joining a collaborative and values-driven team, you'll have the opportunity to build trusted relationships, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the delivery of exceptional people services across the College.

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing employment contracts, correspondence and HR documentation.

Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Assisting with the preparation of fortnightly payroll and supporting payroll administration activities.

Managing employment variations, contract changes, leave records and employee data.

Interpreting employment conditions, classifications, leave provisions and enterprise agreement requirements.

Responding to employee enquiries and providing high-quality administrative support.

Assisting with HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience in HR administration and payroll preparation within a complex organisation, ideally within an education environment.

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Experience working with payroll systems and employee records.

The ability to interpret enterprise agreements, awards or employment conditions.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.

A proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and administrative efficiency.

Why Join Us?

Join a supportive and collaborative HR team.

Build meaningful relationships across a vibrant school community.

Enjoy a varied role combining HR administration, payroll and employee support.

Contribute to process improvements that make a genuine difference.

Be part of a values-driven College committed to excellence, community and care.