HR Assistant

Employment Type: Part-Time
Rate: AUD $15.00 per hour
Hours: Minimum 15 hours per week during the initial two-month trial period
Location: Remote
Time Zone Preference: Reasonably aligned with Perth / Australian business hours

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized HR Assistant to support our existing HR Manager.

This is a hands-on HR support and administration role, ideal for someone who already has genuine experience working within the Australian HR environment. The successful candidate will assist with a variety of HR functions across multiple client accounts and will work closely with both internal team members and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting recruitment and general HR administration
• Assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Preparing and maintaining employment contracts, letters, and other HR documentation
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
• Assisting with the development and updating of HR policies and procedures
• Conducting research on Fair Work requirements, Modern Awards, employee classifications, and other employment-related matters
• Supporting HR compliance activities and documentation
• Assisting with payroll and HR-related checks
• Providing administrative support for performance management processes
• Assisting with workplace investigations and related documentation
• Maintaining employee training and development records
• Preparing HR reports and maintaining HR data
• Providing general administrative support to the HR Manager and wider team
• Communicating professionally with internal stakeholders and clients
• Supporting multiple client accounts and managing competing priorities

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who have genuine, hands-on experience working in Australian HR and can confidently operate within the Australian employment environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, or similar HR support role
• Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting Australian-based employees, businesses, or clients
• Good working knowledge of Australian employment practices, including:
• Fair Work requirements
• Modern Awards
• Employee classifications
• Employment contracts
• HR policies and procedures
• HR compliance
• General Australian employment practices
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence communicating professionally with both internal teams and clients
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and client accounts
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the HR Manager and wider team

Preferred

• Working hours that are reasonably aligned with Perth / Australian business hours
• Previous experience supporting an Australian HR consultancy, professional services business, or multiple client accounts
• Experience assisting with HR compliance, Award research, payroll checks, performance management, and investigations

Working Hours and Opportunity for Growth

The successful candidate will initially be engaged for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the first two-month trial period.

There is scope for additional hours to become available depending on:

• Client workload and requirements
• Business needs
• Candidate availability
• Performance and capability

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Australian HR professional to work remotely while supporting a growing team and a variety of clients. You will gain exposure to different HR matters and client environments while working closely with an experienced HR Manager.

If you have genuine Australian HR experience, strong knowledge of Fair Work and Modern Awards, and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with potential for additional hours, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: Up to R170,00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15.0 per week

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Australian Businesses: 3 years (Required)
• HR Assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote