HR Officer

Our client in Dandenong is seeking an HR Officer to support a mix of people, admin, and coordination tasks across the employee lifecycle within a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• General HR Support - Provide everyday guidance to leaders and employees on routine people matters, policy queries, and workplace processes, with a strong focus on employee relations and issue resolution.
• Lifecycle Coordination - Assist with onboarding and offboarding steps, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure data integrity across HRIS and global systems.
• Payroll & Benefits Input - Collect and verify payroll‑related information, support benefits administration, and work closely with the Accounts team to ensure seamless cross‑functional coordination.
• Reporting & Documentation - Prepare HR reports, maintain organised documentation, and support compliance, audit, and multinational reporting requirements.
• People Processes - Coordinate performance processes, follow‑ups, and ER‑related administration, ensuring consistency and alignment with global standards.
• Wellbeing & Safety Support - Assist with injury‑management communication, documentation, and return‑to‑work coordination, including WorkCover and compliance obligations.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR operations or generalist roles, ideally within manufacturing or large, complex environments.
• Experience working within multinational organisations, including exposure to cross‑regional processes and global HR frameworks.
• Strong ER background, with confidence managing low‑to‑mid‑level employee relations matters and supporting leaders through best‑practice approaches.
• Experience in managing recruitment and payroll coordination, with the ability to partner closely with Accounts and other cross‑functional teams.
• Solid understanding of WorkCover, RTW, and compliance requirements.
• HRIS experience and a high level of accuracy with data and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across local and regional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel capability.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Press the "Apply Now" button or contact Kayla Densley on ***email_hidden***