Graduate HR Associate

About the role

Equity Trustees is looking for a Graduate HR Associate (People Associate) to join its People function, reporting to the Head of People & Partnerships. The role gives exposure to the full employee lifecycle and works closely with Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Payroll teams. It suits an HR graduate or early-career HR professional aiming to become a future HR Business Partner or People specialist.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of People team activities across business partnering, learning and development and talent acquisition
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding, including letters of offer, background checks and employee documentation
• Coordinate interviews, phone screens, recruitment administration and candidate communications
• Support preparation of People reporting, dashboards and workforce data
• Maintain employee records so they remain accurate and compliant
• Assist with reward and recognition programs, employee initiatives and People team projects
• Build positive relationships across the business and deliver a high standard of employee and candidate experience
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and support People events, programs and projects as required

Required profile

• Recently completed or currently completing a degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• Practical HR exposure through internships, placements, graduate programs, recruitment or HR administration
• Interest in a long-term career in Human Resources
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach, able to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality

Required skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication
• Microsoft Office
• Workday or recruitment system experience is highly regarded but not essential

What we offer

• A warm, open and supportive culture
• Remuneration package with reward and recognition programs
• Wellness program including discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteering and giving program, and discounted tax and estate planning services
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Flexible and hybrid working in a central CBD location
• Career development within an experienced People team