Tennant Mines is an emerging Australian gold producer focused on developing and operating high-quality gold assets in the Northern Territory. Having quickly grown from a start-up setting to production, we are seeking an experienced Senior HR & Payroll Advisor to join our team in Perth supporting both our corporate and site operations.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be a trusted operational partner who takes ownership of payroll governance, HR compliance, employment administration and HR systems. You will lead a small shared services team comprising the Payroll Officer and Corporate & HR Administrator, providing the HR Manager with confidence that core services, risks and priorities are well managed.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role leading a small team and supporting employees across our Perth office and Northern Territory operations. Practical experience managing the complexities of HR and payroll for a rostered, FIFO workforce will be highly valued.

A key focus will be improving HR processes and systems including implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day HR services supporting corporate and site operations

Supervise and support a small HR Shared Services team

Oversee payroll governance and provide backup payroll support

Coordinate contracts, variations, remuneration changes and employee documentation

Maintain HR systems, employee records and workforce data

Produce workforce reporting and HR metrics

Coordinate remuneration benchmarking and salary administration





Lead HRIS and payroll system implementation and improvement

Review and improve HR policies, processes and templates

Collaborate closely with a small HR team and support the business to achieve its objectives

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

A tertiary HR/IR qualification or equivalent experience

Minimum 8 years experience across payroll governance, HR operations and/or shared services with confidence to work independently and exercise sound judgement

Experience supporting rostered, FIFO and/or remote site workforces

Strong analytical and numerical capability with advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reporting

Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the NES and modern awards

Experience with complex payroll processes and related legislation

Experience coordinating HR administration and/or payroll functions

Experience implementing or improving HR systems

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Mining/resources experience, HRIS/payroll implementation, remuneration benchmarking and HR reporting experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Perth-based role with occasional site travel to build relationships
- Excellent CBD location and well connected workplace close to public transport, cafes and shops
- Exposure across corporate and site operations
- Opportunity to shape foundational HR systems and processes as the business matures

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📌 Senior HR & Payroll Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Tennant Mining
📍 Perth