Human Resources Support Officer

About the role

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is looking for a motivated and organised Human Resources Support Officer to join its Human Resources and Safety Team in Kununurra. The role provides administrative support across Human Resources, Payroll and Work Health and Safety functions, assisting with efficient and effective HR services. It is a full-time maximum-term position reporting to the Executive Manager Human Resources and Safety.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, crossboarding and offboarding, and coordinate corporate inductions for new employees and contractors
• Assist with internal staff training and development and keep the organisation development system up to date
• Maintain accurate employee records and workflows, and prepare HR documentation, correspondence and reports
• Support the Senior HR Business Partners and HR & Safety Officers with daily administrative requirements
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legislation, organisational policies and recordkeeping requirements, including the State Records Act 2000
• Contribute to a positive team environment and help improve HR processes

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, including payroll processing experience
• Formal Human Resources, Safety and/or Business Administration qualification (minimum certificate IV level)
• Current unrestricted WA driver's licence and a National Police Clearance dated within the last six months
• Legally entitled to work in Australia
• Desirable: previous local government experience and knowledge of HR systems such as SynergySoft, MYOSH and Big Red Sky

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work under limited direction and meet deadlines in a team environment

What we offer

• Annual salary of up to $70,000-$89,999
• 6 weeks annual leave, 11 public holidays plus two Local Government Days, and flexible working arrangements
• 12% employer superannuation, with up to an additional 5% co-contribution
• East Kimberley allowance of $11,901 per year, and salary packaging options
• Corporate uniforms, professional development, and health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool