Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the HR & Payroll Coordinator role at Adaptalift Group

Human Resources & Safety HR - Coordinator Clayton, VIC Fixed Term Part Time

6/3/2026

HR administration across onboarding, employee lifecycle & payroll support Integral role within a collaborative shared services team Clayton office | Part-Time 25-30 hrs p/wk M-F | 12-month parental leave contract

About Adaptalift Group

Adaptalift Group is one of Australia’s largest privately owned materials handling and capital equipment companies. Founded in 1979, we remain proudly family owned and operated and employ over 600 people across Australia and New Zealand.

Our success has been built on a strong commitment to customer service, safety and operational excellence. Behind the scenes, our HR team plays a vital role in supporting the employee experience and ensuring our people processes run smoothly across the business.

We are now seeking an organised and customer-focused HR & Payroll Coordinator to join our HR team in a part-time, 12-month parental leave contract. This role will provide Monday to Friday coverage, but with part-time hours of 25-30 hours per week (5-6 hours per day), which makes it an ideal fit for someone seeking the value of shorter working days.

About The Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role provides essential HR administration and payroll support across the employee lifecycle. You will be the first point of contact for general HR enquiries, ensuring managers and employees receive timely and accurate guidance on HR policies, procedures and payroll matters. This role also supports payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance while helping maintain key HR systems and documentation. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both HR administration and payroll in a dynamic, agile environment.

This Will Involve

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support

Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee enquiries, providing advice on HR policies, procedures and payroll matters Prepare HR and onboarding documentation including employee change letters, probation correspondence and employment confirmation

Payroll Support & Compliance

Provide payroll backup support including timesheet follow-up and payroll data accuracy checks Support payroll compliance checks aligned with modern awards and legislation

HR Systems

Maintain employee data within HR systems Onboard employees into Payroll and LMS systems

HR Programs & Engagement

Coordinate the Service Award Program including communication and milestone recognition Support employee engagement initiatives including Town Halls, ADAPT Awards and employee benefits programs Contribute to HR projects and team initiatives across the broader HR function

Here’s What It Takes

You are organised, approachable and enjoy supporting both employees and managers with practical HR guidance, bringing:

Experience in HR administration, HR coordination or HR support roles Exposure to payroll processes or payroll support activities Understanding of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Modern Awards Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate HR documentation Excellent communication and customer service skills Strong organisational and time management capability Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook A qualification in Human Resources or Business (Certificate IV or Degree) will be highly regarded

What’s In It For You

Opportunity to build your HR career within a national organisation Supportive HR team environment with exposure to a wide range of HR activities Work in a values-driven organisation that prioritises safety and people Retail, fuel & grocery discounts plus employee milestone celebrations Wellbeing support programs and employee recognition initiatives

Applications

If you enjoy working across HR and payroll administration while supporting people and processes in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW to join Adaptalift Group.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Adaptalift Group team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Managing HR administration
• Supporting payroll operations
• ️ Maintaining HR systems

Key Strengths

• HR administration
• Payroll support
• Attention to detail
• ️ Communication skills
• ️ Organisational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency

A Final Note: This is a role with Adaptalift Group not with Hatch.