HR Coordinator

Alcoa USA Group; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aluminum company is seeking an HR Coordinator for a 12-month contract in Australia. The role involves supporting HR initiatives like learning and development, managing HR analytics, and overseeing site housing coordination. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR or a related field with working knowledge in HR support. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment, where flexibility for work-life balance is prioritized.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Some vacation employment or working knowledge in a HR support role.
• Understanding of employment law principles in Australia is desirable.
• Proven commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly HR analytics and reports.
• Oversee site housing coordination.
• Manage supplementary shift audits and new starter packs.

Skills

HR outcomes delivery

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or formal qualification in HR

Job description

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional to join our team at our Portland Smelter on a 12-month fixed term contract as our HR Coordinator. You would be working to support HR business initiatives including learning and development, labour relations, training, and site administration requirements.

Are you looking for challenge and variety in your next role?

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive environment?

As the HR Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency across HR policies, processes and contract administration while supporting key people initiatives. Your responsibilities will include :

• HR Analytics : Producing monthly HR analytics and reports to support and enhancing people management strategies.
• Laundry & Uniform Management : Handle complaints, manage orders and approvals, warranty follow-ups, uniform trials, catalogue updates, and purchase order audits.
• Site Housing Coordination : Oversee guest check-ins / outs for multiple properties, arrange cleaning and supplies, manage utilities, liaise with landlords, and track expenses.
• Site Canteen : Monitor contractor compliance, food safety, menu updates, and report performance issues in line with vendor contracts.
• Administrative & HR Support : Manage supplementary shift audits, income protection claims, insurance payments, new starter packs, and document filing.
• Enter and audit purchase orders for laundry, uniforms, boots, embroidery, and maintain accurate billing for housing and other services.
• Providing guidance to managers and employees on HR legislation, company policies, and supporting the HR Shared Services team with help chain advice.
• Assisting HR Consultants with drafting and updating position descriptions to reflect evolving role requirements.
• Managing People Movement approvals, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate documentation of employee changes.
• Facilitating HR communications, focus groups, and feedback sessions to support continuous improvement and employee engagement.

What’s on offer

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions
• Professional development opportunities
• We offer flexibility to enhance greater work-life balance
• Bring your whole self to work as we embrace all our differences

What you can bring to the role

To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success you will have :

• Bachelor’s degree OR other Formal Qualification in HR OR related field with some vacation employment, otherwise working knowledge in a similar HR support role.
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all areas of the business.
• A proven commitment to delivering HR outcomes in an accurate and timely manner, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• An understanding of employment law principles, practices, acts, and regulations in Australia is desirable
• Well-developed administrative skills, including strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and coaching skills.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.