HR & Payroll Leader for 150+ Team (Hands-on)

PCA Ground Engineering; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential EAP access

Novated leasing coming soon

Training and development

Job summary

PCA Ground Engineering is seeking a hands-on HR & Payroll Leader based at our Arundel head office on the Gold Coast. You will manage payroll for 150+ staff across QLD & NSW and lead HR, recruitment and visa sponsorship activities.

This is a practical, role-first opportunity with a small team and close collaboration with the department head and directors. You will balance day-to-day payroll duties with strategic HR initiatives, ensuring accurate awards, compliance and staff development across two

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in HR/Payroll leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 and related awards.
• Experience with visa sponsorship processes.
• Proficient in HRIS and MS 365; SharePoint experience.
• Ability to lead a small team and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation of employment contracts and offers; maintain confidential records.
• Support managers with performance reviews and Fair Work inquiries.
• Contribute to recruitment and staff retention initiatives as part of our people strategy.
• Support visa sponsorship requirements with our immigration agency.
• Oversee payroll across multiple rosters; apply awards accurately.
• Manage Single Touch Payroll, superannuation, PAYG, leaves, EOFY; reconcile to GL monthly.
• Monitor WorkCover, icare NSW/QLD obligations; stay compliant with legislation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance with HR Officer and Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Lead and develop a small HR/Payroll team; handle sensitive information discreetly.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll management

HR administration

Fair Work knowledge

Award knowledge (BCG On-site 2020)

Award knowledge (Clerks - Private 2020

Award knowledge (Professional Emps 202

Visa sponsorship

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Excel

Recruitment support

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/business/HR

CPP P Accreditation

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Excel

Employment Hero (bonus)

Job description

PCA Ground Engineering is seeking a hands-on HR & Payroll Leader based at our Arundel head office on the Gold Coast. You will manage payroll for 150+ staff across QLD & NSW and lead HR, recruitment and visa sponsorship activities.

This is a practical, role-first opportunity with a small team and close collaboration with the department head and directors. You will balance day-to-day payroll duties with strategic HR initiatives, ensuring accurate awards, compliance and staff development across two