SMAART Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, purpose-led organisation to recruit a HR & Payroll Officer for a 12-month parental leave cover, commencing early June (with flexibility to start earlier for the right person). This role sits within a supportive People & Culture team and is strongly recruitment-focused, supporting operational and entry-level office roles across a large, established workforce. The role Working closely with the HR team, you’ll manage recruitment processes from start to finish, while also providing payroll support as required. This role will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with managers and candidates and keeping recruitment running smoothly. Key responsibilities include: HR & Recruitment (primary focus) Managing end-to-end recruitment for operational, blue-collar and junior office-based roles Advertising roles, screening applications and conducting interviews Managing recruitment documentation, contracts and pre-employment processes Preparing welcome packs and supporting onboarding alongside the HR team Providing clear, timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers Supporting general HR administration and ad-hoc team projects Payroll support (secondary focus) Providing payroll backup support when required Assisting with fortnightly payroll tasks, including entering new starters and updates Completing basic payroll checks to ensure accuracy Supporting payroll-related reporting and administration Working within Chris21 / iChris payroll systems (experience preferred) About you You’re confident running recruitment processes and bring a solid HR administration background, with the ability to support payroll when needed. You’ll ideally bring: Experience running end-to-end recruitment processes (internal HR or agency) Confidence conducting interviews and providing recruitment feedback Some payroll exposure, with the ability to step in when needed Strong organisation skills and attention to detail A collaborative, team-focused approach What’s on offer Full-time 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover) Start date: early June (flexible for the right candidate) One RDO per month Hybrid working arrangement Free onsite parking Supportive, established HR team Employee Assistance Program How to apply: To be considered, please submit your resume by clicking the APPLY button. For any specific questions, please contact Lauren at SMAART Recruitment on laurenc@smaart.com.au
