People & Culture Coordinator

Slattery Auctions; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexibility

Stocked pantry

$40 monthly voucher

Free EAP program

Novated lease and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Slattery Grays Auctions in Sydney is seeking a proactive People & Culture Coordinator to run HR administration, data management, payroll support and onboarding across the business. You’ll also take ownership of HRIS and reporting to help shape how P&C works as we grow.

This 12-month fixed-term, hybrid role offers the chance to support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding while collaborating with a lively, supportive team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an HR coordinator, people operations or HR generalist role.
• Experience using an HRIS (Employment Hero preferred).
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation including the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and NES.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload with time management and prioritisation.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and ability to turn data into insights.
• Experience preparing payroll inputs.
• Clear, friendly communication with confidentiality and discretion.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as system owner and super-user for HRIS and Culture Amp; keep records accurate.
• Prepare and deliver regular P&C reporting; dashboards for leaders.
• Provide end-to-end support across recruitment to offboarding; ensure paperwork is complete.
• Own onboarding and offboarding processes; create a positive experience for new starters and leavers.
• Prepare and issue employment-related correspondence; variations and ER/IR documentation.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll inputs in line with entitlements.
• Support employees and leaders on policies; escalate complex matters to P&C Lead.
• Maintain policy library and track compliance requirements; probation, right-to-work checks, training.
• Collaborate with P&C team to nurture an inclusive culture; boost engagement and retention.
• Champion AI and technology to simplify P&C processes; provide day-to-day guidance to HR Administrator.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related

Tools

HRIS (Employment Hero preferred)

Excel / Google Sheets

Payroll processing tools

Job description

Slattery Grays Auctions is proudly Australia's largest national family-owned auction company, a leading auction and valuation practice. With over 15 sites across Australia, we specialise in automotive, road transport, earthmoving, mining, marine, and aviation asset advisory and disposal services.

At Slattery Grays, our values aren't just words on a wall - they shape how we work every day. We back our people, building genuine relationships and standing by each other. We pursue excellence in everything from customer service to the way we innovate and improve. We do the right thing, earning trust through integrity and accountability. And because great results come from great teams, we make sure we enjoy the ride along the way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the People & Culture Business Partner and based at our St Leonards office, the People & Culture Coordinator keeps the day-to-day operations of our People & Culture function running smoothly across the business. You'll look after HR administration, systems and data, payroll support and onboarding, and be a friendly first point of contact for employees and people leaders. You'll also take ownership of our HR systems and help shape how P&C works as we continue to grow.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension, or even a permanent position. It's a hybrid role with flexibility, and you'll join a P&C team that works hard but also knows how to have fun and share a laugh together.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Act as system owner and super-user for our HRIS and Culture Amp, keeping employee records accurate and up to date
• Prepare and deliver regular P&C reporting, including headcount, turnover, workforce demographics and compliance metrics, and build dashboards that give leaders clear insights
• Provide end-to-end support across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding, making sure paperwork, system set-up and records are completed accurately and on time
• Own the design and continuous improvement of our onboarding and offboarding processes, creating a positive experience for new starters and leavers
• Prepare and issue employment-related correspondence, including employment letters, contract variations and other ER/IR documentation as required
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll inputs, applying Modern Award, NES and contractual entitlements
• Support employees and leaders with general queries relating to employment conditions, policies and procedures, escalating complex employee relations, grievance, disciplinary, performance, termination or legislative matters to the People & Culture Lead
• Maintain our policy library and track key compliance requirements, including probation reviews, right-to-work checks, licences and mandatory training
• Collaborate with the wider P&C team on initiatives that nurture a positive, inclusive culture reflecting Slattery Grays values, boosting engagement, retention and a high-performance workforce
• Champion the use of AI and technology to make P&C processes simpler and smarter
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to our HR Administrator

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly organised, proactive HR professional who thrives in a busy environment. You manage your time well, stay across the detail, and enjoy finding better ways to get things done.

You will bring:

• 3+ years' experience in an HR coordinator, people operations or HR generalist role
• Experience using an HRIS (Employment Hero is preferable)
• A sound working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and NES
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively, with excellent time management and practical prioritisation
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills and the confidence to turn data into clear insights
• Experience preparing payroll inputs
• Clear, friendly communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion at all times
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (preferred)

BENEFITS & PERKS

We offer hybrid working with flexibility, a stocked pantry, $40 monthly voucher, free EAP program, novated lease and superannuation salary sacrifice.

Come as you are - At Slattery Grays Auctions we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.