WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA seeks a full-time Human Resources Coordinator to join the finance team on an 8 month contract.
This role will be based at our branch location in South Guildford.
WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA is a member of the WIRTGEN GROUP, an internationally operating group of companies in the construction machinery sector incorporating the traditional product brands: WIRTGEN, VÖGELE, HAMM, KLEEMANN and BENNINGHOVEN with their brand headquarters in Germany.
As technological leader, we can offer our customers mobile machine solutions for road construction and road rehabilitation, plants for mining and processing minerals or recycling material and for the production of asphalt.
Remuneration and Benefits
Full-time position - office based.
Great work-life balance with a Perth based role in a central location near the airport.
Employee Assistance Program.
Primary Role Responsibilities
- Ensuring Wirtgen is compliant with all relevant local Human Resources legislation;
- Development, implementation, and maintenance of all Wirtgen Human Resources Policies and Procedures;
- Development and maintenance of Job Descriptions;
- Advise and assist Managers as required with all employee life cycle activities including but not limited to probationary reviews, performance reviews, disciplinary action;
- Provide accurate advice and information to Managers regarding Human Resources legislation as required;
- End to End Internal and external recruitment, including the management of all pre-employment checks;
- Assist the Managing Director with the ongoing development of Employee Initiatives;
- Communication with staff about relevant Human Resources Topics;
- Employee Onboarding and departures;
- Liaising with Immigration Lawyers regarding Visa requirements;
- Management of Workers Compensation Claims, Return to Work Programmes and Injury Management;
- Maintenance of the Human Resources Database including the input of training and payroll information;
- Advise and assist Managers with the tracking and undertaking of employee inductions;
- Advise Managers in relation to the coordination and sourcing of development training for employees;
- Support and oversee payroll for Australian and New Zealand Staff and provide processing cover when required;
- Compile and provide payroll data/ information for use by Government bodies i.e. ATO, Department of Human Services, Inland Revenue;
- First point of contact for all employee and Management Human Resources queries;
- Perform other duties as required by Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
- A solid background in Human Resources with a qualification of a Diploma level desirable;
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
- The ability to interpret and apply legislation;
- An unencumbered driver’s license;
- Intermediate computer skills with ability to operate Outlook and in house service programmes;
- Advanced communication skills, proven ability to convey information in both verbal and written formats as appropriate for the needs of the target audience;
- Must be able to work under pressure and to a deadline;
- Clear problem solver, proven ability to apply logic or reasoning to review information, identify problems, their causes, evaluate options and select the best solution;
- High level of organisational skills, including high attention to detail.
- Willing to learn and take direction.
- The ideal candidate will also need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing and obtain a police clearance.
If you would like to learn more about the Wirtgen Group visit our website australia/en/
If you have the relevant qualifications, experience and motivation to be part of a highly successful company, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button below.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
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