Human Resources Coordinator

Survivors & Mates Support Network; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible three-day work week

Mission-driven organisation

Supportive workplace culture

Professional development and supervi s

Job summary

Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) is seeking a meticulous Human Resources Coordinator to provide practical HR support across the employee lifecycle. The role is based in Parramatta and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

The successful candidate will manage recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll administration, policy implementation and staff wellbeing initiatives in a collaborative, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, people and culture, or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HR or payroll systems.
• A qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, the SCHADS Award and contemporary HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR files.
• Assist payroll with leave and variations; respond to routine HR enquiries.
• Support compliance with policies, procedures and WHS requirements.
• Support staff wellbeing initiatives and learning and development activities.

Skills

HR experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

HR software / MS Office

Education

HR qualification / degree

Tools

HR/payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-time, three days per week
Parramatta, NSW
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer

Join a purpose-driven organisation

Survivors & Mates Support Network, known as SAMSN, is a specialist service supporting male survivors of child sexual abuse, as well as their families, loved ones and supporters. We also provide tailored training to health professionals, community organisations and government departments supporting people impacted by childhood trauma. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed practice and guided by our values of Hope, Dignity, Connection and Community.

We are seeking an organised, approachable and detail-focused Human Resources Coordinator to provide practical HR and administrative support across the employee lifecycle.

This part-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a professional, compliant and people-focused workplace while supporting an organisation creating positive change in the community. The role is based at our Parramatta office and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

About the role

The Human Resources Coordinator will support a broad range of activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll administration, policy implementation, compliance and staff wellbeing initiatives.

This is a varied and practical role suited to someone who enjoys working collaboratively, maintaining accurate systems and providing responsive support to employees and managers.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment and onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including advertising, interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Prepare employment contracts, position descriptions and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate new starter induction processes and maintain onboarding checklists.
• Help ensure required pre-employment checks are completed, including Working with Children Checks and police checks where required.

HR administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Monitor probation periods, contract renewals and key employment milestones.
• Assist with HR reports and workforce information.
• Support employee understanding of and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Payroll and employee support

• Assist with payroll administration, including leave and employment variations.
• Respond to routine employee HR enquiries.
• Coordinate staff wellbeing and learning and development activities.
• Support managers with probation and performance review processes.

Compliance and policy

• Assist the Chief Operating Officer to maintain HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Monitor employment and workplace compliance requirements.
• Support workplace health and safety administration.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the secure handling of employee information.

Selection Criteria

• Experience in human resources, people and culture, or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using HR or payroll systems.
• A qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, the SCHADS Award and contemporary HR practices.

What we offer

• A flexible part-time arrangement of three days per week.
• The opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation creating positive change.
• A supportive, values-based workplace culture.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing supervision.

Our commitment to inclusion

SAMSN is committed to a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability and members of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Salary: SCHADS Award Level 5