Human Resources and Payroll Manager

About Saltair

Saltair is a rapidly growing modular builder based in Queensland, delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects. Operating from facilities in Coolum and Brisbane, we have the capability to produce up to 1,800 modules each year through a smarter, more efficient construction approach.

Our team is driven, down-to-earth, and committed to doing things well, with a strong focus on quality, people, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This is a hands-on HR & Payroll role reporting directly to the Managing Director, with full accountability across payroll, the employee lifecycle, and employee relations. You’ll work across both strategic and operational HR, partnering with leaders while remaining closely involved in the day-to-day to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll (weekly/fortnightly), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Interpret awards, contracts, allowances, and entitlements
• Oversee STP, superannuation, payroll tax, and reporting obligations
• Maintain data integrity and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Prepare contracts, documentation, and HR records
• Coordinate apprenticeships, including RTO and compliance requirements
• Manage leave, HR queries, and system administration
• Manage Workcover and return to work
• Act as the go-to for ER matters across the business
• Support managers with performance, conduct, and investigations
• Manage grievances and ensure fair, compliant outcomes
• Contribute to workforce planning and HR strategy
• Drive improvements across HR systems, processes, and compliance
• Support performance reviews and development initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a HR Generalist / HR Manager role with payroll ownership
• Strong understanding of Australian employment law, Fair Work, and award interpretation
• End-to-end payroll experience (including STP, super, tax, and reporting)
• Confident handling employee relations, investigations, and performance management
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or trade-based environments (highly regarded)
• Exposure to apprenticeships, Q-Leave, or similar schemes (highly regarded)
• Experience with Employment Hero and developing it to streamline business processes

Why Join Saltair

• Work directly with leadership and influence business outcomes
• Broad role with real ownership across HR and payroll
• Growing business with strong pipeline and national ambition
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Opportunity to shape systems, processes, and strategy

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a role where you can own HR and payroll end-to-end and make a genuine impact in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.