HR Administrator

About the role

Construction Sciences is looking for an organised, detail-focused administrator for a high-volume, transactional HR administration role focused on keeping employee onboarding and offboarding processes running smoothly. Previous HR experience is not required; backgrounds in administration, sales support, coordination or customer service are welcome. The role supports operations mainly across Australia, with occasional support for New Zealand, and is full-time, Monday to Friday, initially based in Albion, Brisbane (the office moves to Milton in November 2026).

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding, including preparing employment offers and communicating with new starters.
• Handle electronic reference checks with minimal phone follow-up.
• Provide administration support across the employee lifecycle and manage employment variations and offboarding.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS and personnel files.
• Coordinate with Payroll, ICT, Quality, Finance and other teams on employee transactions.
• Respond to employee and manager enquiries through the internal Service Desk.
• Support the People Services Lead, Talent Acquisition Lead and Senior HR Business Partner, assist with annual processes such as salary reviews, and help with HR projects.

Required profile

• Administration experience, for example from administration, retail, customer service or a similar background.
• No HR degree or previous HR experience required; training and support are provided.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or a long-term unrestricted visa with full working rights in Australia.
• Stable work history.

Required skills

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple tasks accurately.
• High accuracy and confidentiality.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow processes, adapt to change and take initiative.

What we offer

• Flexible start time between 7am and 9am.
• Discounts on products and services including fuel, shopping, holidays, novated leases, private health insurance, banking and loans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid parental leave.
• Laptop provided in addition to the office workstation.
• Enhanced Long Service Leave.