EmploymentOS for your Business

Refer a friend Apply now

HR Generalist

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia • Full-time

Description

Position Summary

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth, compliant, and people-centric operations across the organisation. This role provides day-to-day HR support to managers and employees, implements HR policies and processes, and contributes to building a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including job ads, candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks.

Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documentation.

Support hiring managers with workforce planning and role requirements.

Facilitate new starter onboarding, orientation, and probation reviews.

2. Employee Lifecycle Management

Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.

Support performance management cycles and assist managers with documentation.

Manage contract variations, promotions, role changes, and offboarding processes.

Administer learning & development activities and track completion.

3. HR Policy & Compliance

Ensure HR processes align with Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards, WHS requirements, and company policies.

Assist with policy development, updates, and communication.

Support audits and compliance checks (e.g., right-to-work, licence/qualification tracking).

4. Employee Relations

Be a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.

Support low-complexity ER matters such as grievances, conflict resolution, and performance issues, escalating when required.

Assist with return-to-work processes and wellbeing initiatives.

5. Payroll & HR Administration

Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate employee data, timesheets, and leave records.

Prepare required payroll documentation (new hires, terminations, changes).

Manage HR inbox, documentation libraries, templates, and administrative workflows.

6. Culture & Engagement

Support culture initiatives, engagement surveys, and action planning.

Assist with planning staff events, recognition programs, and internal communications.

Contribute to DE&I, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level
Apply now