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.