Senior HR & Payroll Advisor

Location: Perth, WA

Position: Permanent, Full-time

About the Company

Tennant Mines is an emerging Australian gold producer focused on developing and operating high-quality gold assets in the Northern Territory. Having quickly grown from a start-up environment to production, we are seeking an experienced Senior HR & Payroll Advisor to join our team in Perth supporting both our corporate and site operations.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be a trusted operational partner who takes ownership of payroll governance, HR compliance, employment administration and HR systems.  You will lead a small shared services team comprising the Payroll Officer and Corporate & HR Administrator, providing the HR Manager with confidence that core services, risks and priorities are well managed.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role leading a small team and supporting employees across our Perth office and Northern Territory operations.  Practical experience managing the complexities of HR and payroll for a rostered, FIFO workforce will be highly valued.

A key focus will be improving HR processes and systems including implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR services supporting corporate and site operations
• Supervise and support a small HR Shared Services team
• Oversee payroll governance and provide backup payroll support
• Coordinate contracts, variations, remuneration changes and employee documentation
• Maintain HR systems, employee records and workforce data
• Produce workforce reporting and HR metrics
• Coordinate remuneration benchmarking and salary administration
• Lead HRIS and payroll system implementation and improvement
• Coordinate workers compensation administration
• Review and improve HR policies, processes and templates
• Collaborate closely with a small HR team and support the business to achieve its objectives

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary HR/IR qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years experience across payroll governance, HR operations and/or shared services with confidence to work independently and exercise sound judgement
• Experience supporting rostered, FIFO and/or remote site workforces
• Strong analytical and numerical capability with advanced Excel skills and ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reporting
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the NES and modern awards
• Experience with complex payroll processes and related legislation
• Experience coordinating HR administration and/or payroll functions
• Experience implementing or improving HR systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A practical, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Mining/resources experience, HRIS/payroll implementation, remuneration benchmarking and HR reporting experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Perth-based role with occasional site travel to build relationships
• Excellent CBD location and well connected workplace close to public transport, cafes and shops
• Exposure across corporate and site operations

Opportunity to shape foundational HR systems and processes as the business matures

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No agency enquiries please.