Introduction
With the office based in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, join a fast‐growing Tier 3 construction company on a major upward trajectory with a reputation for design innovation, operational excellence and genuine team culture.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to take ownership of the complete people and payroll function within a growing $60 million construction business.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will manage everything from workforce planning, recruitment and employee relations through to end‐to‐end payroll, award interpretation and compliance.
It is a hands‐on, standalone position for someone who enjoys being close to the workforce, supporting managers and making sure the fundamentals are handled accurately and consistently.
The Company
This established construction business turns over approximately $60 million annually and is continuing to grow.
Based on Brisbane's southside, the company has developed a strong pipeline of work and is investing in its people, systems and operational capability to support further growth.
The culture is practical and fast‐moving.
Senior leaders remain close to the operation, decisions can be made quickly and the successful HR Manager will have direct access to the Managing Director.
This is a full‐time, office‐based position.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will manage the day‐to‐day HR and payroll requirements of the business while contributing to longer‐term workforce planning, engagement and people initiatives.
You will act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters and provide managers with practical advice across performance, conduct, grievances and workplace compliance.
The role also has full responsibility for payroll.
You will process pay runs, interpret awards and employment arrangements, manage statutory obligations and resolve payroll queries.
This is not a role where HR strategy is separated from delivery.
You must be comfortable developing policies and advising leadership while also preparing contracts, maintaining employee records and ensuring each payroll cycle is accurate and on time.
Why this role stands out
Take ownership of the complete HR and payroll function
Report directly to the Managing Director
Influence workforce planning,



engagement and people strategy
Work across the entire employee lifecycle
Become the trusted HR adviser to operational managers
Improve HR systems, policies and processes
Join a growing construction business with approximately $60 million turnover
Work in an environment where practical advice is valued
Gain broad exposure across office, construction and operational employees
Key responsibilities
Implement HR strategies covering workforce planning, performance and employee engagement
Coach managers on performance, employee relations and workplace compliance
Monitor legislative changes and maintain compliant policies and employment contracts
Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
Prepare employment contracts, position descriptions and onboarding documentation
Coordinate apprenticeships, training records, RTO requirements and QLeave administration
Oversee performance reviews, goal setting and employee development
Manage end-to-end payroll, including pay runs, reconciliations and reporting
Interpret awards, employment contracts and individual arrangements
Ensure the correct payment of wages, allowances, penalties and leave entitlements
Maintain compliance with STP, superannuation, payroll tax and leave reporting
Resolve payroll queries and maintain data integrity across HR and payroll systems
Act as the primary contact for employee relations matters
Advise managers on performance, misconduct, grievances and workplace concerns
Lead employee investigations while ensuring procedural fairness
Prepare employment letters, warnings and outcomes
Maintain accurate, compliant and audit‐ready employee records
Improve HR systems, processes, policies and reporting
Train employees and managers on HR platforms and processes
Support Quality, Environmental and WHS compliance
Requirements
Experience as an HR Manager, HR and Payroll Manager or senior HR generalist




Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll
Strong generalist HR capability across the complete employee lifecycle
Experience managing employee investigations and corrective actions
Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Australian employment legislation
Ability to interpret modern awards, employment contracts and individual arrangements
Knowledge of STP, superannuation, payroll tax and leave entitlements
Experience supporting performance management, grievances and terminations
Ability to coach and support operational managers
Experience preparing contracts, policies and employment correspondence
Strong attention to detail and payroll accuracy
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Employment Hero, MYOB, Xero or SAP
Solid Excel and general business-system capability
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider business
Diploma in Management, Human Resources or a related discipline
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline would be advantageous.
Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering or another operational workforce will be strongly regarded.
Exposure to apprenticeships, QLeave, industrial relations, EBAs, return‐to‐work coordination or organisational restructuring would also be beneficial.
The key benefits for you
Take ownership of the HR and payroll function
Work directly with the Managing Director
Influence workforce planning and people initiatives
Work across the entire employee lifecycle
Become a trusted adviser to operational managers
Improve systems, policies and HR processes
Join a growing business with approximately $60 million annual turnover
Gain broad exposure across construction and operational teams
Work in a practical environment where your advice can lead to action
Full‐time Brisbane southside position
All applications will be kept in the strictest confidence and will not be forwarded as an application to our client without your prior approval first.
In order to be considered for this full‐time position, you MUST be eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions.
Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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