HR Services Officer

• Casual HR Service Officer opportunities available with the Human Resources business unit
• Support the HR Services team in delivering high quality and efficient outcomes
• HEO 5 Step 1 $63.90p/hour plus Superannuation

The HR Services Team is a seeking a proactive and attentive HR Services Officer to deliver a full-suite of administrative functions and support related to the processing of HR documentation across the university. In this role, you will utilise your analytical and processing skills, and attention to detail to resolve complex HR requests from across the University.

• →review and execute HR transactions relating to employee life cycle or employment job changes (e.g. hires, separations, internal transfers)
• →provide high quality, consistent HR guidance, support and resolution to managers and employees with a focus on employee-centric service, and adhering to the relevant metrics, benchmarks and SLAs
• →identify client-impacting issues and implement solutions and process improvements to increase client satisfaction
• →review, prepare and issue employee documentation, e.g. employment agreements, contract variations
• →provide advice and interpretation to staff members and leaders on the application of the University’s policies, procedures and frameworks.

• experience in delivering transactional services with an ability to create a positive client experience in a large and complex organisation
• experience in participating and coordinating cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• experience working in a high-volume environment with multiple competing deadlines and adhering to relevant SLAs
• capability in preparation of employment contract variations, and more complex contractual arrangement for multiple roles/positions
• good knowledge of the University’s HR policies and practices, Awards and Agreements to deliver compliant and proactive solutions for clients
• highly developed written and verbal communications skills as you will be responding to various client requests ad queries in a professional and supportive manner
• an agile and flexible approach that is able to pivot and contribute to overall team success
• Workday system experience preferred.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Michael Abelardo, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to casual-recruitment.admin@sydney.edu.au