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Human Resources Administrator

BADGE Management • Keswick, South Australia 5035, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Available full-time for the next 4 months.
  • Experience preparing/emitting employment contracts and maintaining accurate employee records.
  • Experience supporting HR/payroll processes, including pay-runs and onboarding new employees.

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

About us:

BADGE is an award-winning commercial construction company with over 40 years’ experience delivering quality projects nationwide. We are Australian-owned, with a turnover of over $400M, and employ 300 high-performing professionals at our offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Maroochydore, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin.

About the role:

You will be covering 4 months of leave working within an agile and dynamic Human Resources team with a direct reporting line to the Head of Human Resources, the HR Administrator provides a high level of support to BADGE employees and key stakeholders.

The HR Administrator is responsible for supporting the HR department with staff life cycle administration, generating reports and HR metrics, drafting employment contracts and documents, and managing the onboarding of new starters across the company. This is a true hands-on, administrative HR generalist role.

This role works closely with the HR Advisor on projects and initiatives across the company, and your proven ability in supporting the achievement of positive business outcomes will be strong.

If you are an HR graduate or final year student with experience working in fast-paced environments, looking to take the next step, this role may be perfect for you, offering ample opportunity to develop experience in a best-practice environment, alongside a supportive team of specialists.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure HR systems and databases are up to date and effective for business needs.
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts and maintain accurate employee records.
  • Support the HR and Payroll processes, including pay-runs, and onboarding new employees.
  • Assist in managing employee engagement surveys and exit interviews.
  • Provide administrative support across HR functions, including maintaining policies and training resources.
  • Promote the BADGE employment brand and assist in marketing HR initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace policies and support grievance resolution under HR guidance.

About you:

To be successful in this position, you’ll be highly motivated, adaptable, and thrive on building relationships with others. You will be available full-time for the next 4 months. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and deliver a high standard of service to all our staff and internal clients.

With a proven background in a similar role, you will demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Building excellent relationships with stakeholders will come naturally to you, along with your attention to detail and organisational skills.

You’ll be a HR professional who can manage priorities and work autonomously while enjoying the support and camaraderie of a close-knit team. With or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (HR or Business) or demonstrated experience in a similar role is preferred. Proficiency in MS Suite is essential, and familiarity with CHEOPS is a bonus.

Working with our friendly team based in Keswick, you’ll feel supported from your first day. Bring a sense of humour, a helpful ‘can-do’ attitude, and a drive to succeed.

Our offer:

  • Flexible working options to support work/life balance, with access to an Employee Assistance Program.
  • A social working environment with team lunches, Friday socials, and events.
  • Free car parking, annual flu vaccinations, and a full health assessment upon employment.
  • Leadership Development Programs and competitive remuneration packages.

 

What being at BADGE is all about:

We’re looking for individuals aligned with our values. Joining our team means working collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver outstanding projects. We value professionalism and encourage a fun, inclusive culture.

How to Apply:

Please apply with a CV and Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the position. 

This is a diverse role that will collaborate with the broader business, enabling BADGE to fulfil its strategic objectives. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

BADGE does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to BADGE and no fee will be payable.

Company Overview

BADGE is an award-winning, Australian-owned commercial construction group with over 40 years’ experience delivering high-quality projects across Australia. From our beginnings in Adelaide in 1983, we’ve grown into one of the country’s largest privately owned Tier 2 builders, operating across six states and delivering projects nationwide. We deliver a diverse range of commercial projects across sectors including health, education, defence, aged care, aviation, retail, community and industrial, offering delivery models from Design & Construct through to Managing Contractor and Early Contractor Involvement. While we’ve grown to more than 300 people nationally, we’ve intentionally retained a close-knit, supportive culture. Our values — Teamwork, Integrity, Client Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability — guide how we work with our clients and with each other. Living these values is central to being our clients’ Contractor of Choice and an employer people choose to stay with long-term.