HR Administration & Lifecycle Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an HR Administration Specialist to join the Australia HR team. You will provide high-quality operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, partner with leaders and employees, and ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Australian employment legislation.

You will coordinate HR administration, support onboarding/offboarding, maintain records in HRIS, and generate workforce insights to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in HR administration or coordination.
• Demonstrated experience providing HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration activities across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Prepare and manage employment contracts, contract variations, and HR documentation.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and probation review processes while maintaining compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate employee records and confidential personnel information within the HRIS.
• Conduct HR data audits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Produce HR reports and provide workforce data insights to support business decision-making.
• Administer employee engagement platforms, surveys, recognition, wellbeing, and employee experience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment legislation, company policies, and internal audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, maintaining HR documentation, and promoting a culture of safety and Zero Harm.

Skills

HR administration

HR coordination

Data integrity

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an HR Administration Specialist to join the Australia HR team. You will provide high-quality operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, partner with leaders and employees, and ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with Australian employment legislation.

You will coordinate HR administration, support onboarding/offboarding, maintain records in HRIS, and generate workforce insights to inform business decisions.