Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator
SCHADS Level 5 | Full-Time Permanent | Cairns
About Warringu
Warringu is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence and homelessness. We are committed to providing culturally safe, high-quality services that empower women and families to achieve safety, stability, and wellbeing.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team.
This role provides hands-on HR administration and payroll processing support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate employee records, compliant payroll processing, and effective use of our Employment Hero HR system within a growing organisation.
Working closely with the Corporate Services Manager and leadership team, you will play a key role in maintaining HR systems, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities
- HR administration across the employee lifecycle including onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding
- Recruitment and onboarding support including advertising roles, coordinating interviews, and preparing employment documentation
- Payroll processing using Employment Hero including timesheets, leave, allowances, superannuation, and routine adjustments
- Maintenance of employee records, HR documentation, and compliance registers
- Support and coordination of Employment Hero HR modules including workflows, forms, and system processes
- First-level HR and payroll support to staff and managers, escalating complex matters where required
- Contribution to process improvement and efficient HR and payroll systems
About You
You are highly organised, accurate, and confident working in a fast-paced administrative environment. You enjoy working with systems, have strong attention to detail, and are comfortable managing competing priorities.
You will bring:
- Experience in HR administration and/or payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of HR systems (Employment Hero experience highly desirable)
- Understanding of employment legislation, confidentiality, and award compliance (SCHADS experience highly regarded)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently within established processes
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Mandatory Requirements
- Certificate IV in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- National Police Check (required prior to commencement)
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful impact in a community-focused organisation
- Be part of a growing and supportive Corporate Services team
- Hands-on role with exposure to HR systems implementation and payroll operations
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Applications will be assessed as received, and Warringu reserves the right to close the recruitment process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Warringu is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications submitted by email or through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Closing Date Sunday 21 June 2026
