Human Resources & Payroll Officer

Join our client, a global industrial company with a rich history, dedicated to making life better through high-performance products and solutions. We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR and Payroll Officer to join our team in Dandenong South. This is a great temp-to-perm opportunity for a motivated professional with strong HR operations and payroll handling experience.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role is a hybrid position that plays a crucial part in supporting the local HR team, and providing critical payroll support for a broader national workforce.

You’ll be:

• Handling end-to-end payroll processing for a weekly payroll cycle, including coordinating with an external payroll provider.
• Managing HR operational activities across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Managing Workers' Compensation processes, including claims, reporting, and return-to-work coordination.
• Acting as a point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
• Providing generalist HR support, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation.
• Maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS and assisting with HR reporting.
• Assisting with talent acquisition support as needed.

About you

An independent and adaptable professional with a background in an industrial setting. You'll have the skills and confidence to hit the ground running, as the manager travels frequently.

You'll have:

• 3-5 years of combined HR and payroll experience.
• Demonstrated experience in
  managing Workers' Compensation claims and reporting.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with an industrial background is preferred.

The benefits

• A competitive salary package
• Temp-to-perm opportunity, offering stability and long-term career prospects.
• A hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
• The chance to work with a global company with over a spread of respected brands.
• The opportunity to take ownership of the role and make a direct impact on the day-to-day operations of the Business.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply. For any queries regarding this role or other opportunities within the payroll function, you can reach out to patrick.collins@randstad.com.au, or call 0483 154 427 for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.