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Hr payroll officer

Cairns
Hays Recruitment
Payroll Clerk
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

* Short Term Contract
* Project Work
* Work from Home available

A strong opportunity for a detail-focused HR or administrative professional

Your new company

This role sits within a large and well‐established organisation operating in a regional setting and working with a diverse range of people, communities, and stakeholders. The organisation manages complex governance and workforce arrangements and is committed to accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. You will be joining a collaborative and professional team to support with an ongoing project.


Your new role

In your new role, you will be responsible for reviewing and auditing records. Your key responsibilities will include:

* Systematically reviewing physical and electronic HR personnel files.
* Locating, verifying, and cataloguing employment contracts and associated documentation.
* Identifying salary adjustments, increments, contractual variations and remuneration changes.
* Cross‐checking employment contracts against payroll and HR records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
* Identifying and flagging missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation for follow‐up.
* Maintaining clear audit trails and accurate records throughout the review process.
* Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
* Escalating discrepancies, risks, or issues in line with established processes.
* Working effectively within a hybrid environment, adhering to information security and records management requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

This role will suit someone who enjoys working with large volumes of documentation and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and structured work.

To be successful, you will bring:

* Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Proven ability to work quickly and methodically without compromising quality.
* Strong organisational, filing, and document management skills.
* A demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
* The ability to work independently, follow established processes, and meet tight deadlines.
* Well-developed written skills and strong record‐keeping capability.
* Confidence working with large datasets and identifying inconsistencies.
* Intermediate Excel skills and general confidence using HR or payroll systems.
* Access to a suitable hybrid working space, including a secure and private home office set‐up, to support confidential work when working remotely.

Desirable experience includes:

* Previous experience working with HR or personnel files.
* Familiarity with employment contracts, remuneration, and salary documentation.
* Background in auditing, compliance, or administrative review roles.

What you'll get in return

This is a full‐time, short‐term 3‐month contract with the possibility of extension, offering an excellent opportunity to support a critical People & Culture audit project.

You'll benefit from hybrid working flexibility, exposure to a large and structured HR environment, and the opportunity to contribute to strong governance and compliance outcomes

What you need to do now

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Isabel Azcune on 07 4049 2*** or email *************@hays.com.au. If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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