People & Culture Coordinator | Connect Hospitality (Fixed Term)

EVT Connect Hospitality; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EVT Elevate Perks

Discounts across EVT Hotels & Resorts

Job summary

EVT Connect Hospitality is seeking a proactive People & Culture Coordinator for a fixed-term role in Sydney. You will shape the employee journey, support hotel and corporate teams, and help bring our culture to life every day.

Join a dynamic, hospitality-focused team within EVT and drive engagement, onboarding, wellbeing initiatives and cross-site collaboration to create memorable Daymaker experiences across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in a People & Culture role, preferably within hospitality.
• Knowledge of Modern Awards and Australian employment practices.
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence working with HR, payroll and workforce management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, proactive approach to the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to person for all things People & Culture.
• Roll out the red carpet for new starters, ensuring strong first impressions.
• Support the employee journey from onboarding to offboarding.
• Champion wellbeing, recognition, diversity and moments that matter.
• Build relationships across hotels and support offices with leaders.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Administration

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

Job description

People & Culture Coordinator | Connect Hospitality (Fixed Term)

Don’t just function, flourish with Connect Hospitality. The Connect Hospitality team can be relied on for best-in-class insights into how to drive performance for the brand.

At Connect Hospitality, we support some of Australia's most recognised hospitality and accommodation businesses. As part of EVT, one of Australia and New Zealand's leading experience companies, Connect Hospitality partners with hotels, resorts, entertainment venues and corporate businesses to help people and businesses perform at their best.

We believe great guest experiences start with great Daymakers, and that's where you come in.

About the Role

As our People & Culture Coordinator, you'll play an important role in shaping the employee journey, supporting our hotels and corporate teams, and bringing our culture to life every day. From welcoming new starters and supporting leaders to celebrating milestones and championing engagement initiatives, you'll help create an environment where our people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work.

What You'll Do

You'll help our teams thrive, laugh, grow and love where they work.

As a key member of the Connect Hospitality People & Culture team, you'll:

• Act as the go-to person for all things People & Culture, always ready with a smile, a solution, or a helping hand.
• Roll out the red carpet for new starters, creating memorable first impressions and setting our people up for success from day one.
• Support the employee journey from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the exceptional experience we strive to create.
• Keep our teams engaged and inspired by championing wellbeing, recognition, diversity and moments that matter.
• Build strong relationships across our hotels and support offices, partnering with leaders to create positive Daymaker experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for people.

• Previous experience in a People & Culture role, preferably within hospitality, tourism or a fast-paced service environment.
• A solid understanding of Modern Awards and Australian employment practices, with knowledge of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award highly regarded.
• Strong administration skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to keep multiple priorities moving.
• Confidence working with HR, payroll and workforce management systems, and the ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to make a difference in the employee experience.

Why Join EVT & Connect Hospitality?

At EVT, we create experiences people love. Behind every memorable experience is a Daymaker who shines and that's exactly what our People & Culture team delivers.

As part Connect Hospitality, you'll enjoy:

• Access to our popular EVT Elevate Perks, including generous discounts across EVT Hotels & Resorts, QT Hotels, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Event Cinemas, Thredbo and more.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of hospitality and entertainment businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
• A collaborative and supportive People & Culture team that genuinely enjoys what they do.
• Learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow your career.
• Recognition, wellbeing and engagement initiatives that celebrate our people.