People and Culture Payroll Specialist

About us

Hydrochem is one of Australia’s leading water treatment companies, with a proud history of more than 45 years. We deliver high-quality service by combining digital and chemistry expertise. We maintain critical water and cooling installations at facilities across the country, including shopping centres, airports, and universities, ensuring the safety and comfort of the community.

Why join Hydrochem

• Take ownership of a broad People and Culture role with real autonomy

• Work directly with the Head of People and Culture across operational and strategic HR matters

• Manage end-to-end payroll as part of a broader P&C remit

• Opportunity to contribute to workforce planning, reporting, manager capability and continuous improvement

• Join a practical, down-to-earth, people-first business

• Free onsite parking

The role

This is a broad People and Culture role with responsibility across both HR and payroll. Working directly with the Head of People and Culture, you will manage your own portfolio of work and provide practical support to employees and managers across day-to-day HR matters, reporting, workforce planning, training, compliance and continuous improvement.

You will also take ownership of end-to-end payroll and associated payroll compliance.

The role suits an experienced HR professional who is comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities, and enjoys having the opportunity to take ownership of their work and make the role their own.

Key responsibilities

Payroll (approx. 40%)

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly and monthly payroll using Employment Hero

• Ensure compliance with superannuation, STP, payroll tax and other payroll obligations

• Maintain accurate employee setups, pay rules, leave balances and payroll records

• Prepare, reconcile and analyse payroll reports for management review

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries and resolve issues efficiently

• Manage the payroll-related administration of WorkCover, including ensuring correct payments are processed through payroll

• Complete required wage reporting and provide payroll information to insurers as needed

• Maintain accurate WorkCover payroll records and support related compliance and reconciliation requirements

People and Culture support (approx. 60%)

• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across day-to-day People and Culture queries

• Provide practical advice and support to managers on People and Culture processes, policies and compliance requirements

• Maintain and deliver internal manager training on recruitment, people processes, compliance requirements and manager responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse People and Culture reporting, identifying trends, risks and areas requiring attention

• Support workforce planning, forward planning and strategic People and Culture initiatives

• Assist with employee relations, performance, attendance and other people matters as required

• Support broader People and Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes where required

• Prepare employee correspondence, contracts and documentation where required

• Maintain and update policies, procedures and forms as needed

What you’ll bring

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience (minimum 2 years) is essential

• Knowledge of awards, EBAs, and payroll compliance requirements

• Strong systems and spreadsheet capability (Employment Hero experience highly regarded)

• High level of organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Strong communication skills and proactive follow-through

• HR or Business qualification is helpful but not essential

How to apply

We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people from multicultural communities, people for whom English is a second language, people with disabilities, older Australians, and parents returning to the workforce.

If this role is the right step for you, click Apply Now to submit your application.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.