Our client is a well-established not-for-profit residential aged care provider based in Melbourne's south-east. With a strong focus on person-centred care, wellbeing and community, the organisation provides a supportive environment for both residents and employees.
Following a recent restructure, they are looking to appoint an experienced
HR & Payroll Officer
to take ownership across both the HR and payroll functions.
The Opportunity This is a hands-on and varied role, suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships and having genuine ownership across the employee lifecycle.
The role will be approximately
60% HR and 40% payroll
, providing an prospect to work across both people and payroll while contributing to the continued improvement of processes and systems.
You will partner closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, while working alongside Finance on payroll-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
HR
Provide practical HR advice and support to leaders and employees
Manage employee relations and performance matters
Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts and the broader employee lifecycle
Provide guidance on policies, procedures and employment conditions
Support workforce planning, compliance and learning initiatives
Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture
Build trusted relationships across the organisation and provide a visible HR presence
Work with external advisors where additional support is required on complex matters
About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established not-for-profit residential aged care provider based in Melbourne's south-east. With a strong focus on person-centred care, wellbeing and community, the organisation provides a supportive environment for both residents and employees.
Following a recent restructure, they are looking to appoint an experienced
HR & Payroll Officer
to take ownership across both the HR and payroll functions.




The Opportunity This is a hands-on and varied role, suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships and having genuine ownership across the employee lifecycle.
The role will be approximately
60% HR and 40% payroll
, providing an opportunity to work across both people and payroll while contributing to the continued improvement of processes and systems.
You will partner closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, while working alongside Finance on payroll-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
HR
Provide practical HR advice and support to leaders and employees
Manage employee relations and performance matters
Support recruitment, onboarding, contracts and the broader employee lifecycle
Provide guidance on policies, procedures and employment conditions
Support workforce planning, compliance and learning initiatives
Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture
Build trusted relationships across the organisation and provide a visible HR presence
Work with external advisors where additional support is required on complex matters
Payroll
Manage the end-to-end fortnightly payroll for a predominantly hourly and shift-based workforce
Process payroll accurately in line with relevant EBAs, awards and employment conditions
Maintain strong knowledge of superannuation and salary packaging
Liaise with external salary packaging providers and respond to employee queries
Work closely with Finance on payroll-related matters
Support the ongoing optimisation of the CIM payroll platform




Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve payroll efficiency
Ensure employee rates, conditions and payroll data are accurately maintained
The organisation is currently investing in improving its payroll processes and system functionality, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to help embed more efficient and automated ways of working.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings a strong combination of
hands-on HR and payroll experience
, ideally gained within aged care, healthcare, home care, disability or another highly regulated environment.
Experience working across both HR and payroll
Strong understanding of
EBAs, awards and industrial relations
Experience managing payroll for an hourly or shift-based workforce
Strong knowledge of superannuation and salary packaging
Experience using payroll systems, ideally with exposure to CIM
Confidence providing practical HR advice across employee relations and performance matters
An interest in improving systems, processes and ways of working
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work autonomously and take ownership
A stable employment history and demonstrated commitment to previous roles
Most importantly, you'll be a practical, people-focused professional who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and making a positive contribution to workplace culture.
What's on Offer?
Permanent, full-time chance
$95,000 – $100,000 base + superannuation
Based in
Sandringham
Predominantly onsite, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week
Broad HR and payroll remit with genuine ownership
Opportunity to improve and optimise payroll systems and processes
A close-knit and supportive working environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across both people and payroll
If you're an experienced HR and payroll professional looking for a broad, hands-on opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Hr & Payroll Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne