Payday is everyone's favourite day of the week, and you're the reason it goes smoothly, just as you're the reason our people feel looked after each day.
Own both payroll and HR for 150+ people across QLD & NSW, with your focus split between the two as the business needs.
The Role
PCA is growing fast, and our people and payroll functions need dedicated, hands-on leadership to grow with us.
This role sits within our Finance, People & IT department, which operates as a shared services function supporting the wider business.
Based at our Arundel head office on the Gold Coast, you'll get exposure across all areas of HR, Payroll and Recruitment for 150+ team members across Queensland and New South Wales.
Both HR and Payroll will be a genuine focus, with your time split between the two depending on operational requirements and needs.
This is a hands-on role: you'll be in the detail alongside your team, not just directing from above.
Day to day, you'll split your time between:
You'll work hands-on with our existing team, currently one in HR, one in Recruitment and two in Payroll, escalating matters to the department head, hiring managers or directors as necessary.
HR responsibilities
Lead the generation of employment contracts, letters of offer, and promotion and termination correspondence, and keep employee records accurate and confidential
Support managers with performance management, internal reviews and Fair Work questions
Contribute to recruitment, staff retention and staff attraction initiatives as part of our broader people strategy
Support visa sponsorship requirements for team members who need them, working alongside our immigration agency
Work alongside our HR Officer and Talent Acquisition Specialist, providing guidance and support day to day
Payroll responsibilities
Work alongside our Payroll Manager and Payroll Officer to manage payroll across various divisional rosters, projects and/or regions
Run end-to-end payroll across all pay cycles, applying Awards accurately for a workforce of construction,



professional and office-based people
Manage Single Touch Payroll, superannuation (including Payday Super), PAYG withholding, termination pay, long service leave and EOFY finalisation
Keep payroll tax, portable long service leave and WorkCover and icare obligations on track across both states
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger each pay cycle and at month end
Spot and escalate Award or compliance risks early, and keep the business across legislative changes
Some of the must-haves
5+ years' experience in a similar role
Working knowledge of the Building and Construction General On-site Award **** and how to apply it
Familiarity with the Clerks - Private Sector Award **** and the Qualified Employees Award ****
Solid knowledge of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards, including how workplace disputes are handled
Knowledge of portable long service leave compliance and lodgements
Knowledge of WorkCover Queensland and icare NSW claims and administration
Understanding of Services Australia and Child Support (CSA) processes, such as parental leave and child support payments
Practical HR know-how: contract generation, performance management and internal reviews
Knowledge of visa sponsorship
Confidence with SharePoint and Microsoft 365, including Excel
A hands-on approach to leading and developing a small team, and the discretion to handle sensitive information with care
Collaborative, and a genuine team player, comfortable working closely within an established team
Bonus points for
Hands-on experience with Employment Hero
Experience with HRIS systems
Payroll experience in construction, civil,



engineering or another project-based industry
Experience with recruitment, staff retention or staff attraction policies
A tertiary qualification in accounting, business or HR, or a Certified Practising Payroll Professional (CPPP) accreditation
Get to know us!
PCA is a specialist contractor in the design and construction of complex geotechnical and civil projects across Australia.
Our core capabilities include Piling, Grouting, Earth Retention, Civil Construction, and comprehensive Engineering Services that support the seamless delivery of these solutions.
With decades of combined experience, PCA has developed a reputation of successfully delivering technically challenging projects in residential, commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors.
You can learn more about us by finding us on Facebook and LinkedIn
Why apply with us?
Real ownership of Payroll and HR
, backed by the Senior Financial Controller
Variety
: payroll, compliance, HR and people initiatives in one role, across a multi-award workforce in two states
A collaborative team environment, and
the chance to lead and develop a team as it grows
Competitive remuneration
, based on your experience
Your wellbeing comes first:
confidential EAP access, 24/7
, for every PCA employee
Save more of what you earn:
novated leasing is soon becoming available
to all eligible staff
A company who is
open and supportive of training
to keep building your skills
How to apply
We appreciate the time invested in you applying with us and looking forward to hearing from you!
Please submit your resume and cover letter
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Depending on the role, our employees are
subject to a pre-employment medical and national crime check for employment.
Apply today and be part of a company building the foundations of our communities!
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