Human Resources Officer

About the role

AESTEC, a Queensland-based industrial services company delivering construction, maintenance and shutdown services, is looking for an experienced Human Resources Officer in Gladstone. This is a permanent full-time, hands-on generalist HR role covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training coordination and HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment support, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks and offers
• Coordinating onboarding, including pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol testing and employment contracts
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee and candidate records
• Supporting employee relations matters such as performance discussions, investigations and disciplinary processes
• Preparing and updating employment contracts, variation letters and other HR documentation
• Monitoring employee compliance, licences, training and client site requirements
• Maintaining HR systems, registers and reporting
• Coordinating employee training, keeping training records and expiry dates, and supporting apprentice training plans
• Assisting with employee exits and offboarding
• Supporting HR projects, audits, process improvements and employee engagement initiatives
• Providing general HR support during busy periods and staff absences

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a generalist HR, recruitment or training role
• Experience supporting employee relations and workplace compliance processes
• Sound knowledge of HR practices and relevant employment legislation
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills, with attention to detail and recordkeeping
• Professional judgement and discretion with confidential information
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a growing business; a certificate or tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field is preferred
• Experience in the construction industry is highly regarded

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• HRIS and LMS systems

What we offer

• Permanent full-time employment in a growing, established Queensland business
• Competitive salary based on experience, paid weekly
• Supportive, collaborative team and variety across recruitment, HR, compliance and employee relations
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth