HR Coordinator

About the role

Place HQ's People team is hiring an HR Coordinator to report to its Head of People. You will own your own portfolio and be the HR point of contact for leaders and teams, covering the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. The team describes itself as an in-house consultancy that gives practical, first-line advice and escalates complex employee relations, Fair Work and higher-risk matters to the Head of People.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding
• Prepare employment documentation, correspondence and employee records
• Support leaders and employees with everyday HR questions and people matters
• Give practical first-level advice on policies, procedures, employment conditions and Awards
• Support performance management processes and help leaders prepare for difficult conversations
• Spot employee relations or compliance matters that need escalation and work with the Head of People on them
• Support engagement and employee experience initiatives across your portfolio
• Maintain accurate HR systems, records and reporting
• Work to agreed KPIs and service levels, owning turnaround times

Required profile

• Solid HR foundation, having worked across the employee lifecycle and understanding Australian HR, employment conditions and Awards
• Confidence building relationships, asking good questions and handling uncomfortable conversations
• Curious, thoughtful and able to investigate before escalating
• Organised, accountable and able to manage your own portfolio
• Eager to learn and grow, regardless of your current title

What we offer

• A motivated team and regular team and social events
• Ongoing training
• Subsidised TotalFusion gym membership
• A beautiful office in the heart of James Street