People, Payroll & Compliance Coordinator - HR

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

People, Payroll & Compliance Coordinator - HR

Our client is a well-established Australian wholesale bakery business based in South-Western Sydney, with a strong presence in its industry and a growing focus on people, compliance and operational excellence.

They are seeking an experienced HR, Payroll & Compliance Coordinator to take ownership of key people, payroll, compliance and Return to Work functions across the business.

About the Role

This is a hands-on position covering a broad range of HR and payroll responsibilities, including:

• 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 matters
• 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, including liaising with insurers and rehabilitation providers
• Develop and monitor Return to Work Plans and suitable duties
• Support WHS, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A degree or diploma in HR, Business or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in HR
• Proven payroll processing experience, ideally 2+ years
• Strong experience interpreting Modern Awards and employment legislation
• Experience developing workplace policies and procedures
• Experience coordinating workers compensation and Return to Work matters
• Current Return to Work Coordinator Certificate, or the ability to obtain one immediately
• Strong knowledge of:

- National Employment Standards

- Modern Awards & WHS legislation

- Privacy and payroll legislation

- Employment contracts and HR best practice

• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently

What's On Offer?

• $95,000 - $110,000 + super
• Broad HR, payroll, compliance and Return to Work remit
• Opportunity to work closely with management and make a genuine impact
• Join a well-established Australian business
• Opportunity to contribute to process and workplace improvements

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a broad, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.