[Hiring] People & Culture/Admin & Operations Support @Hunt St

Role Description

We are looking for a proactive People & Culture and Admin Operations Support professional to help keep our people systems and day-to-day processes running smoothly. You’ll manage employee inductions, records, contracts, letters and training compliance, while also supporting recruitment, employee relations, policies and subcontractor documentation as needed. Most of the work is handled remotely via email and phone, with templates and guidance from a qualified HR professional for more complex matters. Construction experience is a bonus, but what matters most is curiosity, initiative and a research-first mindset, with the willingness to learn industry terminology around plant, equipment, vehicles and subcontractor trades as you go.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Workforce Planning (Mostly as required)
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
  • Develop and maintain job descriptions and role requirements
  • Coordinate onboarding
  • Coordinate internal and external induction programs (weekly checks and follow-ups)
  • Conduct offboarding where required
• Employee Relations (As required)
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee issues
  • Manage conflict resolution and disciplinary processes
  • Provide guidance to managers on HR matters
  • Foster a positive and productive workplace culture
• Performance Management
  • Support managers in setting KPIs and development plans
  • Drive continuous improvement in employee performance
• Compliance & Policies (Mostly as required)
  • Ensure compliance with Australian employment laws and regulations
  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures
  • Manage workplace health and safety collaboration, with a focus on construction environments
  • Maintain accurate employee records (weekly checks and follow-ups)
• Training & Development (Weekly checks & follow-ups)
  • Identify skill gaps and training requirements, in conjunction with managers
  • Coordinate internal and external training programs
  • Save and upload staff tickets to the relevant portals and admin databases
• Payroll & HR Administration Oversight (As required)
  • Oversee payroll processes and entitlements, in collaboration with accounts
  • Manage employee records, contracts and documentation, with assistance from the formal HR professional
• Subcontractor Documentation (As required)
  • Manage subcontractor documentation
  • Arrange subcontractor inductions

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, People & Culture, recruitment, or HR administration
• Working knowledge of Australian employment practices, or willingness to learn
• Highly organised with strong follow-up and record-keeping skills
• Clear, professional English communication skills
• Proactive and able to research unfamiliar processes independently
• Comfortable using templates, portals, and admin systems
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information

Preferred/Nice-to-Have

• Experience in construction, infrastructure or trades environments
• Familiarity with WHS and subcontractor compliance
• Exposure to payroll and entitlements

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)