HR Officer

Kangaroo Bus Lines; Burpengary; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Kangaroo Bus Lines in Burpengary, QLD is seeking an HR Officer to join our People and Culture team on a permanent, full-time basis. This administration-heavy role focuses on high-volume recruitment and end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding and day-to-day HR administration.

You will manage onboarding, offer letters, contracts, variations and probation letters, support managers with HR matters, maintain HRIS and employee records, and

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, recruitment or a generalist HR role in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualifications in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Strong administrative skills and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-volume recruitment including advertising, screening, interviews and checks.
• Manage onboarding, induction and offboarding processes and HR system navigation.
• Prepare employment documents such as offers, contracts, variations and probation letters.
• Provide first-line HR support via the HR inbox and manager assistance.
• Maintain HR records and databases, update employee details and conditions.
• Perform day-to-day HR administration, reporting and data entry with accuracy.
• Support probation reviews, performance management and employee relations.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS software

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

At Kangaroo Bus Lines (KBL), we have been delivering quality service and experiences to our clients and customers for over 47 years. As a family-owned and operated business, we are proud of our growth within the local community and our commitment to providing reliable transport services across Brisbane and South East Queensland. Our values of People. Pride. Passion. are at the heart of everything we do.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Officer to join our Human Resources team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the General Manager – People and Culture, this administration-heavy role will focus on high-volume recruitment and end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding and day-to-day HR administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating high-volume recruitment activities, including job advertising, applicant screening, candidate communication, interview scheduling and pre-employment checks.
• Managing onboarding, induction and offboarding processes, including guiding employees through HR systems and portals.
• Preparing employment documentation, including letters of offer, contracts, variations and probation letters.
• Providing first-line HR support by managing the HR inbox, responding to employee queries and assisting managers with HR matters.
• Maintaining HR systems, employee records and databases, including changes to employee details and employment conditions.
• Completing day-to-day HR administration, reporting, data entry and record keeping with a high level of accuracy.
• Supporting probation reviews, performance management and employee relations processes.
• Assisting with HR projects and identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in HR administration, recruitment or a generalist HR role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Qualifications in Human Resources or a related field are preferred.
• Strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach, strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Confidence using HR information systems and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.

WHY JOIN KANGAROO BUS LINES?

• Join a family-owned business with over 47 years of industry experience and a supportive team environment.
• Develop your skills and grow your career within a growing business.
• Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and wellbeing services.
• Be part of a people-focused culture guided by our values of People. Pride. Passion.

Kangaroo Bus Lines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive working environment.

Each application will be considered on its merits.