HR Administrator

Michael Page; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Eastern Suburbs Sydney location

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an HR Administrator to join a collaborative People & Culture team in a leading education and research environment in Sydney. The contract role focuses on remuneration and rewards administration, maintaining HR records, and enabling compliant workforce processes.

You will work closely with HR specialists, ensure data integrity, and support stakeholders with accurate documentation and reporting. This role suits detail-oriented professionals who excel in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR Administration or People & Culture Administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Experience maintaining HR records, databases, and reporting systems.
• Confident with HR software, Microsoft Office, and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation across systems.
• Support position classification and organisational structure administration.
• Process position-related documentation and workflow approvals.
• Assist with compliance and governance activities to keep records up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented HR Administrator to join a collaborative People & Culture team within a leading education and research environment.

This contract role will support a specialist Remuneration & Reward function, playing a key role in maintaining HR records, coordinating documentation, supporting compliance activities, and ensuring the smooth administration of workforce processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and delivering exceptional internal customer service.

Description

Working closely with HR specialists and key stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide administrative and operational support across a range of workforce management activities. You will help ensure employee records, position documentation, and HR processes are maintained accurately and in line with policies, enterprise agreements, and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate HR records, documentation, databases, and reporting systems.
• Supporting position classification and organisational structure administration.
• Processing and tracking position-related documentation and workflow approvals.
• Assisting with compliance and governance activities, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and HR documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Monitoring data integrity across HR systems and identifying discrepancies for correction.
• Coordinating requests and enquiries from internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and contributing to more efficient administrative practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive employee information appropriately.
• Assisting the broader People & Culture team with administration, project support, and operational activities as required.

Profile

You are highly organised, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is crucial. You take pride in producing accurate work, managing competing priorities, and delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration, People & Culture Administration, or similar administrative role.
• Strong administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience maintaining records, databases, and reporting systems.
• Confidence working with HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and digital tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements when handling employee information.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Convenient Sydney's Eastern Suburbs location.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Exposure to a large and complex organisation.
• A varied role where your organisational skills and attention to detail will make a real impact.
• Immediate contract opportunity with a highly respected institution.

If you're looking for your next HR administration opportunity and enjoy working in a role that combines compliance, organisation, stakeholder support, and process coordination, we'd love to hear from you.