Hr Administrator

McGrathNicol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Annual bonus program

Training & career development

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Social & community engagement

Job summary

McGrathNicol is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to support HR operations for 400+ staff in Australia, based in Sydney. You will handle onboarding, employee changes, HRIS data, payroll liaison, and recruitment administration.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years HR admin experience, a relevant degree, strong MS Office skills, and the discretion to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related.
• 1–2 years HR admin/coordination experience.
• Experience with an HRIS (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, changes to employment conditions and offboarding.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR operational support to employees and Partners.
• Support recruitment administration and candidate coordination.
• Maintain HR Information System accuracy and up‑to‑date data.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure timely employee information.
• Process and manage People Team invoices fortnightly.
• Contribute to various People Team initiatives across HR, Learning & Development and recruitment.

Skills

HR admin

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Discretion

Education

HR/business/psychology degree or related

Tools

HRIS (SuccessFactors)

Job description

Division:Practice Services

Department:HR

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Application Closing Date:23 November 2026

About Us

McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. Guided by our values of Understanding, Commitment, and Impact, we are high-performing, client-focused, and proud of our collegiate culture. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent.

The Opportunity

Join our leading professional services firm as a Human Resources (HR) Administrator, based in our Sydney office. Following an internal promotion within our highly regarded People Team, we are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual to support HR operations across our 400+ employees and Partners in Australia.

This is a broad and varied role offering exposure across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, HR systems, payroll coordination and recruitment. You will work closely with the People Team and stakeholders across the firm, making this an excellent opportunity to build your HR experience within a supportive and collaborative professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, changes to employment conditions and offboarding, ensuring documentation and HR records are accurate and completed on time.

• Provide responsive day-to-day HR operational support to employees and Partners.

• Support Undergraduate and Lateral recruitment activities, including recruitment administration and candidate coordination.

• Maintain our HR Information System, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.

• Work closely with the Payroll team to ensure employee changes and relevant information are provided accurately and within required timeframes.

• Process and manage invoices for the People Team on a fortnightly basis.

• Support a range of People Team initiatives and projects, with opportunities to gain broader exposure across HR, Learning & Development and recruitment.

About You

• A degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.

• Approximately 1–2 years' experience in an HR administration or coordination role. Relevant HR internship experience will also be considered.

• Experience working with an HR Information System. Experience with SuccessFactors would be advantageous.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

• A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.

• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us

At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact in a social and inclusive team environment. We support flexible ways of working and focus on outcomes, collaboration and client service. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.