Senior HR Specialist Australia
Core
Senior HR Specialist responsible for end-to-end payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and HR operations compliance across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
Senior HR Specialist (Payroll & Operations)
Builds
Accurate payroll processing, compliant HR records, and efficient employee services for a multinational healthcare/life sciences organization.
Domain
Healthcare, Life Science, Electronics
Required skills
Payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, HR compliance, benefits administration, HRIS management, stakeholder management, data privacy compliance, process improvement, vendor management, reporting and analysis
Preferred skills
Employment Relations qualification, experience in multinational pharmaceutical/healthcare environments, experience with outsourced payroll providers
Technologies
HRIS platforms, payroll systems, employee self-service platforms
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll operations including salaries, superannuation, bonuses, and leave payments; administer full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding; act as primary contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll and benefits; maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy; support Return to Work and Workers Compensation processes; lead or participate in global/local HR and payroll projects; ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC