People & Culture Coordinator

Saab AB; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Job summary

Saab Australia seeks a proactive People & Culture Coordinator to join our team in Adelaide. You will deliver high-quality administration across the employee lifecycle, maintain records in HR systems (Workday) and support onboarding, payroll processes and analytics.

The role requires strong organisation, confidentiality and stakeholder-facing service. You will coordinate P&C activities, manage requests, prepare documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives with a view to

Qualifications

• Experience in People & Culture, HR Admin or HR Coordinator role.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS, ideally Workday.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Professionalism, discretion and integrity with confidential information.
• Understanding of recruitment processes and candidate management is preferred.
• Qualifications in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and coordination support to the People & Culture team.
• Manage shared inboxes, ticketing systems and P&C requests.
• Prepare employment-related documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems, including Workday.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, salary reviews and other key processes.
• Prepare reports and analyse employee data to provide insights.
• Assist with P&C projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and distribute materials.
• Support compliance activities, audits and policy administration.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, events and training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Business Administration / HR qualification

Tools

Excel

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology.

For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact.

If you're looking for challenging work, cutting-edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution

We are seeking an organised and proactive People & Culture Coordinator to join our People & Culture team.

This role plays an important part in supporting the delivery of People & Culture services across the employee lifecycle. You will provide high-quality administration and coordination support, maintain employee records and documentation, assist with key people processes, and help ensure a positive employee experience across the business.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the People & Culture function while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail.

Further, the successful candidate will:

• Provide administration and coordination support to the People & Culture team
• Manage shared mailboxes, ticketing systems and the allocation of P&C requests
• Prepare employment-related documentation throughout the employee lifecycle
• Maintain accurate employee records, databases and HR systems, including Workday
• Support onboarding, offboarding, salary review and other key people processes
• Prepare reports, analyse employee data and provide insights where required
• Assist with People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and distribute materials
• Support compliance activities, audits and policy administration
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, events and training activities
• Maintain and update People & Culture intranet content and resources
• Provide first-level guidance on People & Culture policies and processes

This is a fixed term 12-month contract, and the role is based in Adelaide.

About you

You are highly organised, detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy building strong working relationships and have a passion for delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a People & Culture, HR Administration, HR Coordinator or similar role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, calculations and reporting
• Experience working with HR information systems, ideally Workday
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A high level of professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, proactiveness are essential skills
• Understanding of recruitment process. and candidate management experience would be preferred.
• Experience working across multiple systems and managing administrative processes efficiently
• Qualifications in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent experience

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

What you will be part of

• Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.
• Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
• The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here.
• We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.

Applications

• Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.