HR Coordinator: Drive HR Support & Transformation

The Next Step Recruitment Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite four days a week

Job summary

The Next Step Recruitment Company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to support a busy People Services function during a period of increased organisational demand and transformation.

You will handle employee and manager inquiries, maintain records, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and contribute to process improvements. This 3‑month contract offers four days onsite in the South‑Eastern Suburbs and a competitive hourly rate equivalent to about $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Administrator or People Services Coordinator.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-driven, proactive and confident engaging with stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a ticket-based or case-management environment.
• Knowledge of HR policies, processes and Australian employment legislation.
• Collaborative, supportive and able to work autonomously when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive, professional and empathetic HR support to employees and leaders.
• Respond to HR queries across recruitment, onboarding, training, safety, employee relations and general P&C matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, case notes and data across HR systems.
• Support recruitment processes including requisitions, candidate coordination and onboarding.
• Assist with employee benefits programs, recognition initiatives and cyclical HR activities.
• Identify trends in queries and contribute to process improvement.
• Provide reports, data insights and HR metrics to support decision‑making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.

Skills

HR Coordinator experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Ticket/case management

Australian employment law knowledge

Autonomous working

Job description

The Next Step Recruitment Company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator to support a busy People Services function during a period of increased organisational demand and transformation.

You will handle employee and manager inquiries, maintain records, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and contribute to process improvements. This 3‑month contract offers four days onsite in the South‑Eastern Suburbs and a competitive hourly rate equivalent to about $80,000 per year.