People Officer – People & Culture
This role is based in Australia. The position is located in Sydney, NSW, within the People & Culture function, Operations Division of UNSW.
* Work type: Full time
* Employment Type: Full time, full time 2‐year contract
* Remuneration: $88k–$110k + 17 % super + leave loading (dependent on experience)
* Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)
* Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment
About UNSW
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
As a People Officer, you will deliver people‐focused support across key moments in the employee lifecycle for both our Academic and Professional staff. Working in a dynamic environment, you will handle a variety of HR operational activities for your client group.
Operating as part of a collaborative People Experience team, you'll coordinate responses to People & Culture queries through a centralised service model – a great opportunity to develop your HR career in a large and supportive organisation, where learning and growth are strongly encouraged.
Your Day To Day Includes
* Act as the first point of contact for general HR requests, offering an exceptional employee experience and confidently applying policy or directing queries.
* Interpret and implement the University's policies and procedures, collaborating with the Business Partnering Team.
* Co‐ordinate core people‐processes such as onboarding, contract management, and employment transitions.
* Build strong and effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues alongside the dedicated Partnering Team.
* Provide broad HR administrative support across matters such as leave, contracts, hires, and promotions support, monitoring compliance and trends.
* Maintain data on the HRIS, ensuring employee data is consistent and compliant.
Who You Are
We're looking for a strong communicator with existing HR generalist experience; this is a diverse role with the opportunity to offer HR administration support and implement continuous improvement across processes.
You'll Have
* A relevant degree and previous experience in a HR administration role.
* Excellent stakeholder management with experience in a people‐focused or service‐oriented environment.
* Proven ability in multitasking and managing different priorities while maintaining service quality.
* Service‐centred approach across query management, with a proactive and problem‐solving mindset.
* Understanding of HR practices and practiced application.
* High attention to detail to accurately draft and prepare HR‐related documentation.
Benefits and Culture
* Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours, etc.)
* Career development opportunities
* 17 % Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
* Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pre‐Employment Checks
* National and International Criminal history checks
* Entitlement to work and ID checks
* Working With Children Checks
* Completion of a Gender‐Based Violence Prevention Declaration
* Verification of relevant qualifications
* Verification of relevant professional membership
* Employment history and reference checks
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
* Medical Checks and Assessments
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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