Human Resources Coordinator

Children's Medical Research Institute; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Salary packaging

Purpose-driven workplace

Job summary

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is seeking a People Team Coordinator to support the delivery of an exceptional employee experience across our organisation in Sydney. You’ll cover recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, reporting and learning and development, working closely with stakeholders across a diverse workforce.

You'll be highly organised, proactive and people-focused, with experience in HR or recruitment systems, and knowledge of Australian employment practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, recruitment or people administration.
• The role requires familiarity with HRIS, ATS or other HR systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of Australian employment practices.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee and manager enquiries and provide first-level HR support.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising, interview scheduling, candidate communication and pre-employment checks.
• Support onboarding and induction activities for new employees.
• Prepare employment contracts, variations and other employment documentation.
• Assist with reporting, compliance activities and HR administration.
• Support learning and development initiatives and People projects.
• Help drive continuous improvement across People processes and systems

Skills

HR coordination

Recruitment coordination

People administration

Administrative skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Customer service

Confidentiality

Australian HR practices

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

HR software

Job description

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

At CMRI, we're on a mission to discover treatments and cures for genetic diseases, cancer, and other serious childhood illnesses. Our supporters play a critical role in making this life-changing research possible.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused People Team Coordinator to join our collaborative People Team and support the delivery of an exceptional employee experience across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in Human Resources while gaining exposure across the full employee lifecycle within a purpose‑driven organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Talent and People Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting our employees and leaders while ensuring our People processes run smoothly and efficiently. You'll be involved in everything from recruitment and onboarding to HR administration, reporting, learning and development, HR systems and employee support.

No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across a diverse and highly engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employee and manager enquiries and provide first-level HR support.


• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.


• Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising, interview scheduling, candidate communication and pre‑employment checks.


• Support onboarding and induction activities for new employees.


• Prepare employment contracts, variations and other employment documentation.


• Assist with reporting, compliance activities and HR administration.


• Support learning and development initiatives and People projects.


• Help drive continuous improvement across People processes and systems

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail‑oriented and enjoys building positive working relationships.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment, people administration or a similar coordination role.


• Experience using HRIS, ATS or other business systems.


• Strong administration and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.


• A customer‑focused mindset and a genuine passion for delivering great service.


• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


• Knowledge of Australian employment practices and HR processes.


• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Why Join CMRI?

At CMRI, you'll join a passionate and collaborative fundraising team that is making a real difference to children's lives.

We offer:

• The opportunity to directly influence and grow an important fundraising program.


• A supportive and highly collaborative team environment.


• Flexible hybrid working arrangements


• Excellent not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits.


• A purpose‑driven workplace where your work has real impact.

About us:

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Want to know more about CMRI?

https://www.cmrijeansforgenes.org.au/

Follow us on Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/company/children's-medical-research-institute/

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.