Alpine MDF is a long standing established business based in Wangaratta Victoria. At Alpine MDF, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Officer to join Alpine MDF in a full time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll and HR administration professional based in our Wangaratta office who enjoys variety, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to employees and managers. You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll, employment administration, recruitment coordination and compliance activities are delivered professionally, accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration & Compliance Coordinate end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll processing in conjunction with the Company's payroll provider. Process payroll inputs including timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions and Enterprise Agreement requirements. Maintain payroll records, employee data and payroll systems. Manage payroll changes including onboarding, offboarding, remuneration updates and employment status changes. Respond to employee payroll enquiries and provide payroll support. Prepare payroll reporting, reconciliations, labour costing information and leave liability reporting. Ensure compliance with taxation, superannuation, legislative and Enterprise Agreement obligations. Support payroll administration associated with workers compensation claims. HR & Employment Administration Coordinate recruitment administration activities including advertising, candidate screening and interview scheduling. Manage pre-employment compliance requirements including medicals, licences, qualifications and right-to-work documentation. Prepare employment contracts, letters and employment-related correspondence. Coordinate onboarding and employee lifecycle administration. Maintain employee records, Employment Hero data and workforce information. Support organisational structure updates and position description administration. Provide professional and timely HR administrative support to managers and employees. Employee Relations & Workforce Support Act as a first point of contact for HR and employment administration enquiries. Assist managers with employment administration, performance management and employee relations processes. Support workforce reporting including headcount, turnover, absenteeism and employment metrics. Coordinate employee support initiatives and broader People & Culture projects. Workers Compensation Administration Provide administrative support to the Company's outsourced workers compensation and return-to-work provider. Coordinate payroll and employment information required for claims management. Process workers compensation payroll adjustments and reconciliations. Maintain accurate and confidential workers compensation records. Continuous Improvement & Compliance Maintain audit-ready payroll and employee records. Support internal and external audits and legislative compliance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and broader business objectives. About You Previous experience in payroll administration and HR administration. Strong understanding of payroll processes, employment administration and HR systems. Knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment legislation. Experience coordinating payroll within a medium to large organisation. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Experience with Employment Hero and integrated payroll systems will be highly regarded. If you are a payroll and HR professional looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a role where accuracy, people support and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, reach out to Andrew Doubleday at MP Recruitment at adoubleday@mprecruitment.com.au or via phone on 02 6057 9333
