Payroll and HR Coordinator in Cessnock

Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre – Cessnock NSW

6 Month Parental Leave Contract | Flexible Part Time 2 Days Per Week

Why Join CMCC?

• Flexible part time position working 2 days per week, with school hours considered for the right candidate
• Specialist payroll role supporting payroll delivery for a workforce of approximately 130 employees
• Meaningful work supporting children, families and educators in a community focused not-for-profit organisation

At Cessnock Multipurpose Children's Centre (CMCC), children are at the centre of everything we do. We know that great outcomes for children start with a capable, engaged and supported workforce. That's why strong payroll and people systems are essential to ensuring our educators can focus on what matters most: helping children learn, grow and thrive.

We're seeking an experienced Payroll and HR Coordinator to join our team on a 6 month parental leave contract, working 2 days per week. We understand the importance of balancing work and family commitments and are open to discussing school hours arrangements for the right candidate.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will provide specialist payroll support and coordination for approximately 130 employees while also providing administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, employment documentation and HR systems.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialist payroll support and coordination, ensuring accurate, compliant and confidential payroll services across the organisation. The role also provides administrative support across key HR and workforce processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Payroll
• Processing fortnightly payroll through Employment Hero
• Maintaining payroll records and employee data
• Processing leave, allowances, timesheet adjustments and payroll variations
• Interpreting and applying awards, employment agreements and employment conditions
• Ensuring payroll compliance with legislative and organisational requirements
• Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations
• Managing payroll enquiries with professionalism and discretion
• Identifying opportunities for payroll process improvement and system optimisation
• HR Coordination
• Preparing employment contracts, contract variations and employment correspondence
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding administration
• Maintaining Employment Hero and employee records
• Verifying Working With Children Checks and pre-employment documentation
• Supporting recruitment administration, interview coordination and candidate communication
• Assisting with general people and compliance administration

About You

You are an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in accuracy, compliance and confidentiality. You enjoy working independently, solving problems and ensuring employees have confidence that their pay and employment records are managed professionally and correctly.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated end to end payroll experience
• Experience working with multiple awards, enterprise agreements or industrial instruments
• Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Highly Regarded

• Experience within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector
• Experience interpreting the Children's Services Award and/or Educational Services (Teachers) Award
• Previous HR administration or recruitment coordination experience

Why CMCC?

At CMCC, our commitment to children drives everything we do. We are a community focused, not-for-profit early childhood education and care provider that believes every child deserves access to safe, nurturing and high quality learning environments. To achieve this, we invest in the people who support children every day. We foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, flexibility and shared purpose.

We offer:

• Flexible part time arrangement (2 days per week)
• School hours may be considered for the right candidate
• 6 month parental leave contract
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Specialist payroll role working closely with experienced finance and people leaders
• Opportunity to utilise and further develop your Employment Hero expertise
• Meaningful work supporting children, families and educators
• Employee Assistance Program

Child Safety Commitment

CMCC is a Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount in all decisions and actions. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm and embed the NSW Child Safe Standards across our services. Employment is subject to satisfactory child safety screening. By applying for a role with CMCC, you acknowledge your responsibility to uphold this commitment and to contribute to a culture where children’s safety, rights and best interests are prioritised above all other considerations.