Administration Officer (Human Resources)

McLean Farms; Pittsworth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Farms is a family-owned egg producer based in the Darling Downs, Queensland, seeking an Administration Officer (Human Resources) to support the HR function through organised administration, recruitment assistance, training coordination and employee engagement for 350+ staff. You will work closely with the HR Manager to ensure smooth hiring and people processes.

You will handle day-to-day HR queries, onboarding, payroll support, records management in UKG, and help develop policies and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in people-centric processes.

Responsibilities

• Support employees with day-to-day HR queries and maintain a positive workplace.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and UKG files.
• Coordinate training sessions and roll out new UKG features.
• Stay informed on employment legislation and policy updates.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and general office tasks.
• Contribute to organisational development projects including role design.
• Provide payroll support through award interpretation and employee enquiries.
• Assist with seasonal worker programs (PALM) and visa compliance.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

People & communication

HR support experience

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Administration Officer (Human Resources)

McLean Farms is a family-owned, world-class egg producer based in the beautiful Darling Downs. We’re known for our ethical approach, innovative technology, and genuine care for our people, animals and land. Our team brings together specialists from robotics, veterinary sciences, HR, accountancy and more - all contributing to a business built on integrity, quality and long-standing values.

To learn more about who we are, visit our website: https://www.mcleanfarms.au

About the role

Working closely with the Human Resource Manager, this role supports the HR function through organised administration, recruitment assistance, training coordination and employee engagement. You will enjoy a mix of ownership and support tasks (yes to variety!), as we work as a team to support our 350+ staff with enquiries that range from payroll and onboarding to training and development opportunities.

How you’ll do this

Supporting employees with day-to-day queries and helping create a positive, engaged workplace.

Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and compliance documentation to ensure smooth hiring processes.

Keeping employee records accurate, preparing HR documents and maintaining UKG files.

Coordinating training sessions and helping others upskill as new UKG features roll out.

Staying across employment legislation and assisting with policy updates and wage compliance checks.

Preparing reports, correspondence and presentations, and helping with general office tasks.

Contributing to organisational development projects, including role design and position descriptions.

Providing payroll support through award interpretation and responding to employee enquiries

Assisting with seasonal worker programs (PALM), visa compliance and employee welfare requirements.

About you

You’re organised, detail-focused and comfortable supporting a wide range of HR and administrative tasks. To be successful in this role, you will have experience supporting HR operations and a genuine interest in all things people and process. You love working with people, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy being the person who helps turn ideas and plans into action.

If you resonate with this and the below - read on to learn more about why you'll love working here.

You’re agile - you thrive when you’re pivoting to find the solution

You bring real life experience and know how to build relationships with people of all backgrounds

You're excited by innovation - you believe in process, you also believe there might be a better way to do things

Why you’ll love working here

You’ll join a values-driven organisation that blends these guiding principles with industry-leading innovation. Expect a supportive team, meaningful development opportunities, exposure to diverse HR functions and the chance to make a real impact across a growing business.

Please note: You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.