HR Services Specialist — Employee Lifecycle

The University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a proactive HR Services Officer (casual opportunity) to deliver a full-suite of HR administrative functions and support across the university. You will apply analytical and processing skills to resolve complex HR requests from across campus.

Key responsibilities include managing employee transactions, providing timely HR guidance, and contributing to process improvements to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transactional HR services in a large organisation.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in high-volume environments with tight SLAs and deadlines.
• Preparation of employment contracts and variations for multiple roles.
• Knowledge of HR policies, awards and agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Agile and flexible approach to team goals.
• Workday system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute HR transactions across employee lifecycle and changes (hires, separations, internal transfers).
• Provide high-quality HR guidance to managers and staff with a focus on service excellence.
• Identify issues and implement process improvements to improve client satisfaction.
• Prepare and issue employee documentation (employment contracts, variations).
• Advise staff and leaders on application of policies and frameworks.

Skills

Transactional services

Client-focused service

Cross-functional coordination

HR policy knowledge

Communication skills

Agile mindset

Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a proactive HR Services Officer (casual opportunity) to deliver a full-suite of HR administrative functions and support across the university. You will apply analytical and processing skills to resolve complex HR requests from across campus.

Key responsibilities include managing employee transactions, providing timely HR guidance, and contributing to process improvements to enhance service delivery.