HR Coordinator

Torrens University Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job description

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At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? We’re looking for a driven and detail-savvy HR Coordinator to help keep our HR operations running like clockwork. From supporting contract administration and managing employee records, to ensuring data integrity in Workday and assisting with queries and manager changes, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a smooth employee experience. If you love working behind the scenes to make things happen, this is your chance to bring your energy, ideas, and organisational superpowers to a team that’s all about supporting people.

Key accountabilities:

This role supports smooth and compliant HR processes across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on accuracy, data integrity, and efficient systems use.

• Prepare, review, and manage employee contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and laws
• Maintain accurate employee records and support data integrity in HR systems, including regular audits
• Assist employees and managers with Workday queries, manager changes, and employee lifecycle tasks (onboarding, status changes, exits)
• Provide first-line HR support via the HR inbox and ServiceNow, escalating queries when needed

Who you are:

You’re a proactive and detail-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’re ready to make a real impact by keeping our HR processes running smoothly.

• 2–3 years of experience in HR administration, ideally in a university or academic setting
• Strong HRIS knowledge, with Workday experience highly desirable
• Confident communicator with great problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset
• Skilled at handling sensitive information with confidentiality and accuracy

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This is a permanent fulltime position based at the Surry Hills Campus in Sydney.

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• Join an Australian Company: Be part of an organization owned by Strategic Education Inc, listed on NASDAQ.
• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely and from a campus near you.
• Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process:

We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

We’d love to hear from you.

Job Reference: R27163

To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday 20th June. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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