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&C initiatives, change management, and system enhancements.
•    Perform other duties as directed by Manager People and Culture from time to time.

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