Payroll, Onboarding & Systems Specialist

Job Description

Join Us & Help Shape the Future of People Experience (Px) at HPX Group Are you ready to rethink the way payroll and onboarding are done? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-first culture where innovation and excellence go hand in hand? At HPX Group , we’re not just growing—we’re redefining what a high-performance, culture-driven professional services firm looks like. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies, we believe that a seamless People Experience (Px) starts from day one. That’s why we’re looking for a Payroll & Onboarding Specialist who can bring expertise, innovation, and a problem-solving mindset to our team. This is a newly created role in our HPX People Team , where you’ll have the opportunity to: Make an impact – Drive transformation in payroll and onboarding, ensuring a world-class experience for our people. Innovate – Challenge the status quo, simplify processes, and help complete a game-changing payroll integration project. Grow – Work in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment where culture and professional development are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re passionate about efficiency, compliance, and delivering an outstanding experience for new hires and employees , we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Do This role is a blend of operational excellence and strategic thinking , covering two key areas: Payroll Management Own the fortnightly and monthly payroll processing (currently manual but undergoing a cutting-edge transformation). Be the go-to expert for payroll queries, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Ensure employees on parental leave and other leave types are paid correctly. Prepare essential employment documents (e.g., promotions, terminations, parental leave letters, bonuses, and salary adjustments). Stay ahead of payroll legislation changes , ensuring best practices. Support the testing, configuration, and optimization of our new payroll system. Onboarding Excellence Deliver a best-in-class onboarding experience , ensuring every new hire feels welcomed and set up for success. Manage end-to-end onboarding processes , including setting up new hires in our People Systems and coordinating induction programs. Partner with internal stakeholders to create engaging onboarding experiences , including training assignments, meet-and-greets, and structured first-week plans. Ensure all new hire documentation is complete and compliant. Assist with enhancing our onboarding systems , ensuring we provide a seamless and modern experience for new starters. What We’re Looking For You’re not just detail-oriented —you’re people-oriented . You love problem-solving, streamlining processes, and creating a great experience for employees. You’ll thrive in this role if you: Have 3+ years of payroll experience and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, compliance, and reporting. Are tech-savvy , with strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems (Payroll Metrics, IntelliHR, or LiveHire experience is a bonus!). Have deep knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements . Are a natural collaborator , with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams. Are a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. Handle sensitive data with professionalism and confidentiality . Can work autonomously while also excelling in a team setting. Bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong organizational skills to the table. Have experience in professional services or the legal industry (a plus, but not essential). Why Join HPX Group? Culture-First Approach – We’re building something different. We prioritize people experience , from onboarding to ongoing development. Be Part of a Fast-Growing Business – HPX Group is expanding rapidly, and you’ll be part of an ambitious, innovative, and high-performance team. Innovation & Impact – This is your chance to reshape payroll and onboarding with fresh ideas, best-in-class systems, and new ways of working. Personal & Professional Growth – We invest in our people. You’ll have access to learning opportunities, coaching, and career development. Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited by the idea of transforming payroll and onboarding into a seamless, people-first experience, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of something truly different. How to Apply? If you are interested in being considered, please click the ‘Apply’ button and complete your details, including a CV. Accessibility and Inclusion At HPX Group, our culture is made up of unique background and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at . #HPXGroup #J-18808-Ljbffr