HR, Recruitment and Payroll Manager

About the role

The HR, Recruitment and Payroll Manager will lead the recruitment, mobilisation and payroll processes for the PNG national workforce on a major resources construction project. This 24‑month fixed‑term role supports Laba’s National Content commitments and works closely with the TWM Group Training Division.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver monthly labour ramp‑up by trade, sourcing and placing workers on site according to schedule.
• Run recruitment prioritising Laba shareholder communities and the wider PNG labour market, documenting priority decisions.
• Manage mobilisation activities including medicals, police clearances, contracts, inductions, site passes and transport.
• Own payroll for the national workforce, processing statutory deductions, superannuation and leave entitlements accurately and on time.
• Administer employment in line with the PNG Employment Act 1978 and Project Labour Agreement terms.
• Provide pastoral care, handle grievances, refer welfare issues and support retention.
• Coordinate workforce development and training with TWM Group, recording skills transferred and qualifications attained.
• Maintain the workforce database and produce monthly National Content reporting packs covering headcount, localisation, community origin, gender participation and training hours.

Required profile

• Eight years or more in human resources, including at least three years in bulk recruitment and payroll on a project or industrial site.
• Proven experience delivering a ramp‑up of 200+ workers against a schedule.
• Strong knowledge of PNG employment law, statutory deductions and superannuation obligations.
• Degree or diploma in human resource management, business or a related discipline.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Practical command of PNG employment legislation.