Payroll & HR Advisor

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced HR Advisor / Payroll professional to join a fast-paced multi-site retail business. This dual role blends payroll coordination with practical People & Culture support to leaders across the business.

You'll manage payroll processes, employee records and provide timely HR guidance while contributing to employee lifecycle activities and People & Culture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on payroll management experience.
• Proficiency with Employment Hero Payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills including reconciliations, reporting.
• Experience across HR, payroll or broader People & Culture functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll activities across a multi-site retail environment.
• Manage employee changes including starters, leavers, leave, salary variations.
• Review payroll information and respond to payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance.
• Provide practical HR advice to leaders.
• Support employee relations and performance matters.
• Prepare employment documentation and onboarding/offboarding.
• Build relationships with leaders and contribute to People & Culture initiatives.

Skills

Payroll management

Microsoft Excel

Employee relations

HR advisory

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Employment Hero Payroll

Job description

An opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor / Payroll professional to join a fast‑paced, multi‑site retail business in a varied dual role.

About the Role

You’ll coordinate payroll activities while providing practical People & Culture support across employee relations, performance and the broader employee lifecycle. It’s a hands‑on role offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work closely with leaders across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Coordinate payroll activities across a multi‑site retail environment.

Manage employee changes including new starters, leavers, leave, salary and employment variations

Review payroll information, resolve discrepancies and respond to payroll queries

Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance with relevant employment conditions and policies

Provide practical day‑to‑day HR advice and support to leaders

Support employee relations, performance, conduct, attendance and probation matters

Prepare employment documentation and support onboarding, offboarding and the broader employee lifecycle

Build strong relationships with leaders and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives

About You

Extensive, hands‑on experience managing payroll, with strong proficiency in Employment Hero Payroll

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, reporting, data analysis and problem‑solving

Experience across HR, payroll or broader People & Culture functions

Strong understanding of payroll processes and general employment practices

Confidence providing practical advice and support to leaders and employees

Exposure to employee relations and performance management

Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing priorities

Clear communication and strong relationship‑building skills

A practical, approachable and solutions‑focused mindset

Why you’ll love this role

If you’re looking for more than a traditional payroll role, this is an opportunity to broaden your experience and build your HR capability while still using your payroll expertise.

A genuine dual role across payroll and HR advisory

Variety and exposure across the broader employee lifecycle

The opportunity to build your HR and employee relations capability

Support and development from an experienced People & Culture team

Strong relationships and exposure to leaders across a multi‑site retail business

Team member discounts and benefits

A role where you can contribute ideas and make a genuine impact

If you love the detail of payroll but are equally passionate about people, we’d love to hear from you.