Overview
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Human Resources Manager
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Michael Page
. Macquarie Park, Australia.
Our client is a growing property development company with an in-house construction arm. This newly created role will shape the HR strategy, drive employee engagement, and oversee payroll operations while partnering with the board and senior leadership.
Job Description
As HR & Payroll Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end HR and payroll function, balancing operational delivery and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the board and senior leadership to shape and deliver the HR strategy aligned to business growth and workforce planning.
Lead HR operations including WHS, return-to-work programs, onboarding, inductions, policy development, and compliance.
Oversee payroll governance: authorise timesheets, manage award interpretation, and ensure accurate payroll processing in ELMO (payroll run by finance).
Drive strategic projects such as culture development, leadership capability uplift, succession planning, and organisational design.
Act as a trusted advisor on ER/IR matters, supporting managers with best practice guidance and resolution strategies.
Embed a performance and development framework that supports employee growth and retention.
Lead HR systems improvement and data reporting for better decision-making and compliance.
Lead talent attraction and recruitment initiatives, building pipelines of skilled candidates across property and construction, and implementing strategies to position the business as an employer of choice.
The Successful Applicant
We are seeking a well-rounded HR leader with basic technical payroll knowledge and the ability to work across both strategic and operational levels.
Key Requirements
Proven HR generalist background with experience at HR Business Partner or Manager level.
Previous payroll experience with strong knowledge of award interpretation and compliance.
Sound understanding of Australian workplace laws and WHS legislation.
Strong influencing skills with the ability to partner with senior leaders and drive cultural change.
Experience with HRIS platforms (ideally ELMO).
Ideally from construction or property related industry.
What\'s On Offer
Competitive salary of $150,000 to $170,000 + super
Free on site parking
Opportunity to shape your own HR function in a rapidly growing scale-up
Contact
Cian Pritchard
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Additional
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, Leasing Residential Real Estate, and Facilities Services
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