Human Resources Administrator

About the role

SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute) is looking for a Human Resources Administrator for a full-time, 2-year contract based at its North Terrace site. The role supports the full employee lifecycle across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, compliance and HR administration, working closely with the HR Operations Business Partner, HR Business Partners, the Recruitment Coordinator and the wider SAHMRI community.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the HR Management System (HRMS) Super User, maintain accurate employee records and conduct HR documentation and compliance audits.
• Respond to employee enquiries through the HR inbox and prepare routine HR documents such as employment variations, salary increase letters and resignation acknowledgements.
• Coordinate onboarding, including drafting and managing documentation, probation reviews, onboarding surveys and compliance training, and liaise with Payroll on new starter information.
• Support recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, candidate communications and meeting coordination, and oversee employment screening where required.
• Support HR projects, initiatives, events, training sessions and team activities, and contribute to process improvements.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an HR Administration role.
• Sound understanding of HR principles and processes.
• Ability to work at pace while managing competing priorities, with strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused, service-oriented approach, with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Relevant working rights in Australia at the time of application; a National Police Clearance is required.
• Support for reconciliation and acknowledgement of the importance of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Required skills

• Advanced computer literacy and ability to quickly master new systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Some out-of-hours work may be required from time to time. Applications close on 16 November 2026.