•    Partner with local leaders and managers to provide practical and timely support and advice on people related matters. •    Support workforce planning, organizational changes, role design, and reporting line alignment. •    Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, escalating complex issues as required to Manager People and Culture. •    Coach managers on performance management, policy application, and people decision making. •    Support Workday data update, data management and maintenance •    Do payroll oversight and governance of fortnightly payroll processing to ensure:      Accuracy of salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and leave balances.     Payroll data aligns with employment contracts and approved variations. •    Liaise with Manager People and Culture, Finance and staff to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. •    Ensure payroll compliance with:      IRC PNG tax requirements     NASFUND and NCSL contributions     Salary sacrifices and statutory deductions. •    Review payroll reports and resolve escalations prior to payroll finalization. •    Drive continuous improvement in payroll, leave management, and time entry processes. •    Assist onboarding, contract management, variations, confirmations, and exits. •    Ensure accurate and timely updates in EPICOR and payroll systems. •    Support recruitment processes in collaboration with Talent Acquisition (back-end involvement). •    Ensure probation, contract expiry, and performance milestones are monitored and actioned in close consultation with Manager People and Culture. •    Ensure compliance with:      Local labour laws (PNG)     Company policies and procedures     Audit and governance requirements. •    Maintain accurate people records and documentation. •    Support investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance management. •    Identify people related risks and recommend mitigation strategies to Manager People and Culture. •    Oversee benefits administration including:      Medical insurance     Workers’ compensation     Leave management. •    Ensure leave balances and entitlements are accurate and compliant. •    Support wellbeing, engagement, and savings culture initiatives. •    Prepare and review monthly people metrics, including:      Payroll summaries     DLC rates and leave reports     Workday workforce data for management. •    Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement and report it to Manager People and Culture. •    Contribute to P&amp;C initiatives, change management, and system enhancements. •    Perform other duties as directed by Manager People and Culture from time to time.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia&rsquo;s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

People & Culture Advisor

•    Partner with local leaders and managers to provide practical and timely support and advice on people related matters. •    Support workforce planning, organizational changes, role design, and reporting line alignment. •    Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, escalating complex issues as required to Manager People and Culture. •    Coach managers on performance management, policy application, and people decision making. •    Support Workday data update, data management and maintenance •    Do payroll oversight and governance of fortnightly payroll processing to ensure:      Accuracy of salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, and leave balances.     Payroll data aligns with employment contracts and approved variations. •    Liaise with Manager People and Culture, Finance and staff to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. •    Ensure payroll compliance with:      IRC PNG tax requirements     NASFUND and NCSL contributions     Salary sacrifices and statutory deductions. •    Review payroll reports and resolve escalations prior to payroll finalization. •    Drive continuous improvement in payroll, leave management, and time entry processes. •    Assist onboarding, contract management, variations, confirmations, and exits. •    Ensure accurate and timely updates in EPICOR and payroll systems. •    Support recruitment processes in collaboration with Talent Acquisition (back-end involvement). •    Ensure probation, contract expiry, and performance milestones are monitored and actioned in close consultation with Manager People and Culture. •    Ensure compliance with:      Local labour laws (PNG)     Company policies and procedures     Audit and governance requirements. •    Maintain accurate people records and documentation. •    Support investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance management. •    Identify people related risks and recommend mitigation strategies to Manager People and Culture. •    Oversee benefits administration including:      Medical insurance     Workers’ compensation     Leave management. •    Ensure leave balances and entitlements are accurate and compliant. •    Support wellbeing, engagement, and savings culture initiatives. •    Prepare and review monthly people metrics, including:      Payroll summaries     DLC rates and leave reports     Workday workforce data for management. •    Identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement and report it to Manager People and Culture. •    Contribute to P&amp;C initiatives, change management, and system enhancements. •    Perform other duties as directed by Manager People and Culture from time to time.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

People & Culture Advisor

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