HR Generalist

Employee Lifecycle and HRIS Management

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment contracts, pre employment checks, orientation sessions, and exit interviews.
• Support performance appraisal processes and assist managers with performance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Generate HR reports and support data analysis for compliance and strategic HR planning.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit statutory reporting per the requirement from the government, superannuation, and other employment-related compliance obligations. HR Operations Management
• Ensure HR practices comply with the regional employment legislation, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide practical, solution-focused support on employee relations, compliance, and operational matters to all team leaders, employees, and global HR teams.
• Contribute to policy updates and continuous improvement of HR processes and compliance systems. Payroll, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation Administration
• Coordinate timely and accurate payroll data for the employees across multiple sites.
• Liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure correct processing, including all statutory deductions and reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs and manage vendor relationship as required.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes, including claims lodgement, liaising with insurers, coordinating return-to-work plans, and ensuring compliance with state-based requirements.
• Ensure compliance with superannuation, taxation, and reporting obligations.

Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in HR operations or generalist HR roles, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll coordination, including superannuation, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements, preferably with an external payroll service provider.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in WorkCover and return-to-work coordination, with understanding of related compliance obligations and WGEA reporting requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data management in a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organisational levels.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.