_{03rd September, 2026}

HR, Recruitment & Payroll Coordinator
Mackay, QLD | $105,000 – $120,000 + Super

The Opportunity An established Mackay organisation is seeking an experienced HR, Recruitment & Payroll Coordinator to join its team in a broad, hands-on role.

This is a great opportunity for an HR all-rounder who enjoys variety and wants ownership across recruitment, payroll, employee relations and general HR operations.

A major focus will be recruiting for large projects, including trade-based roles such as Boilermakers and Fitters, while also overseeing weekly payroll, Awards, WorkCover and day-to-day HR support.

You will work closely with senior management and be supported by an existing Recruitment Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across the business
• Recruit trade, project and professional personnel
• Coordinate advertising, screening, shortlisting and reference checks
• Manage onboarding, new starter documentation and inductions
• Coordinate medicals, training and site requirements

Payroll

• Process accurate weekly payroll
• Calculate wages, overtime, allowances, penalty rates and leave entitlements
• Interpret and apply relevant Modern Awards and employment agreements
• Administer superannuation, PAYG and payroll records
• Respond to payroll queries and assist with reconciliations and reporting

HR & Employee Relations

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
• Prepare employment contracts and employee documentation
• Support performance management and disciplinary matters
• Maintain HR policies, procedures and employee records
• Coordinate WorkCover, return-to-work and rehabilitation matters
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Awards

About You You will ideally have:

• Experience in a broad HR, recruitment and/or payroll role
• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience
• Exposure to trades, construction, engineering, mining, industrial or project environments
• Hands-on payroll processing experience
• Confidence interpreting Awards, allowances, overtime and employee entitlements
• Working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism

HR, Payroll or related qualifications will be highly regarded, while experience with Employment Hero would be an advantage.

Why Apply?
This is a genuinely varied role where you can take ownership across recruitment, payroll and HR rather than being confined to one area.

You will work closely with management and project teams, have the support of an existing Recruitment Officer, and play an important part in supporting the organisation's ongoing projects and workforce.

If you are an experienced HR all-rounder looking for your next opportunity in Mackay, we would love to hear from you.

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