HR Coordinator

Join our diverse People & Projects Team as our next superstar HR Coordinator.
Opportunity to join a fast paced, global business during an exciting period of growth & transformation.
Convenient office location in Woolloomooloo which is easily accessible by public transport.
Hybrid working environment.
About WHSmith

WHSmith is a historic British retailer, specialising in news, books and convenience. Our stores are located in some of the busiest and most exciting airports in the country, providing a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that is perfect for driven individuals who thrive on a challenge.

Our company values are Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability. As such, we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic HR Coordinator who is committed to helping our business and people grow and succeed and shares our passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

About The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for people, someone who excels in a dynamic environment and is driven to make things happen!

As an integral part of our team, you will manage a variety of HR administrative tasks and play a vital role in talent acquisition, onboarding, communication, and maintaining organised and efficient HR processes and documentation. Your contributions will be essential to the success of our HR team and the broader organisation.

Duties include:

Managing the recruitment process, from posting vacancies to coordinating interviews, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Supporting hiring managers with CV screening, phone interviews, and sharing best practices throughout the recruitment process.
Overseeing the onboarding process, including collecting compliance documents, preparing materials, and communicating with new starters.
Conducting induction meetings and coordinating with different teams to align training and onboarding schedules for successful integration into the team.
Acting as the main point of contact for people related inquiries, managing the HR inbox with professionalism, efficiency, and confidentiality.
Drafting formal employment communications, creating monthly newsletters, and supporting business-wide communications.
Maintaining organised and accurate filing systems for HR documents, ensuring the completeness of employee records both physically and electronically.
Assisting in creating and updating People policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Ad hoc administration support of systems.
About You

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
Proven experience in an HR Coordinator role or similar position.
Proficiency with multiple HR systems, ability to pick up new systems quickly.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the award framework and Fairwork Act.
High attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
A team player who can adapt to a fast-paced work environment.