Payroll / HR Officer

HR & Payroll Officer


Location: Pinkenba, Brisbane
Employment Type: Temporary, full-time (4–5 days in office)
Duration: 5–9 months 
Salary:$50–$60 per hour + super (negotiable based on experience)



Join a leading organisation in the infrastructure and services industry, recognised for delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation across their projects. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Officer to join their team in Pinkenba on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for an experienced HR/payroll professional who can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end human resources administration, payroll processing, and operational support while maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing timely payroll services.




Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, and personnel records.
• Process end-to-end payroll, including timesheet entry, wage payments, and payroll reporting.
• Maintain compliance by managing employee certifications, licences, and audit documentation.
• Ensure accuracy across HR and payroll systems (Visipay, Kronos).
• Provide recruitment support including job ads, interviews, and reference checks.
• Assist with procurement and logistics, including uniforms, PPE, travel, and supplier arrangements.
• Support staff recognition, HR projects, and general administrative tasks.
• Foster strong relationships with staff, management, and external stakeholders.

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, awards, and compliance requirements.
• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (Visipay, Kronos preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUP, data validation, reporting).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to improve processes.

Additional Information

• Role is primarily office-based at Pinkenba, with occasional travel as required.
• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Pre-employment medical may be required prior to appointment.

If you are a motivated HR & Payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.


How to Apply:
Please apply directly through this advert. For a confidential discussion, you can also get in contact with me at crispin.swartz@chandlermacleod.com.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.