People Officer- People & Culture

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. This role sits within our People & Culture function, Operations Division.

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. Bringing your existing understand of HR practices, you’ll work in a dynamic environment across a variety of HR operational activities of your client group.

Operating as part of a collaborative People Experience team, you’ll co-ordinate responses to People & Culture queries through a centralised service model, this is a great opportunity to develop your HR career in a large and supportive organisation, where learning and growth is strongly encouraged.

Your day to day includes:

• Acting as the first point of contact for general HR requests to offer an exceptional employee experience, confidently applying policy or directing queries.
• Interpreting and implementing the University’s policies and procedures, collaborating with the Business Partnering Team.
• Co-ordinating core people-processes such as onboarding, contract management, and employment transitions.
• Building strong and effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues alongside dedicated Partnering Team.
• Providing broad HR administrative support across matters such as leave, contracts, hires and promotions support, monitoring compliance and trends.
• Maintaining 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 people-focused or service-oriented environment.
• Proven ability in multitasking and managing different priorities whilst 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