(SA) HR Assistant

This is a remote position.

We are recruiting an experienced HR Assistant to support an Australian outsourced HR team working across multiple client accounts.

This is a remote, part-time contractor role starting at a minimum of 15 hours per week during the initial two-month trial period. The preferred structure is approximately 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with regular availability during Perth business hours.

There is scope for hours to increase depending on workload, client requirements and performance, however 25 hours per week cannot be guaranteed from commencement.

The role will support the existing HR Manager and wider team across day-to-day HR administration and client delivery. You will work across several client accounts rather than being dedicated to one business, so strong organisation, communication and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recruitment support and candidate administration
• Employee onboarding and offboarding
• Preparing employment contracts and HR documentation
• Maintaining employee records and HR files
• Supporting HR policies and procedures
• Fair Work and Modern Award research
• Employee classification checks
• Payroll and HR compliance checks
• Performance management administration
• Investigation support and documentation
• Maintaining training and compliance records
• HR reporting and general administration
• Supporting multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Communicating professionally with internal team members and clients
• Maintaining accurate task, time and client records

The role operates as a support function. Final decisions relating to terminations, remuneration, disciplinary outcomes, strategic HR matters and legal matters remain with the HR Manager, client management and relevant senior stakeholders.

Systems may include:

• Deputy
• Xero
• Employment Hero
• Google Workspace, including Gmail, Drive, Docs and Sheets
• Microsoft Office and Outlook
• WhatsApp
• Zoom
• Internal time-tracking and task management systems
• Various client-specific HR and payroll platforms

Experience in every system is not required. Training will be provided on internal processes and client-specific platforms.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience working within Australian HR
• Strong working knowledge of Fair Work Australia
• Practical understanding of Modern Awards
• Experience with employee classifications and award interpretation
• Experience preparing and working with employment contracts
• Good understanding of HR policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting onboarding and offboarding processes
• Exposure to payroll or HR compliance checks
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR documentation
• Confidence supporting performance management and investigation administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and internal stakeholders
• Able to work across multiple client accounts at the same time
• Strong organisation and follow-up skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Able to work independently while understanding when matters need to be escalated
• Reliable availability approximately 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Ability to work during hours reasonably aligned with Perth business hours
• Reliable remote work setup with stable internet and a professional workspace
• Comfortable using or learning systems such as Deputy, Xero, Employment Hero, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

The priority is someone who already understands the Australian HR environment. Training can be provided on systems and internal processes, but the successful candidate should not require training in Australian HR fundamentals.

Benefits

What We Offer

• AUD $15.00 per hour
• Minimum 15 hours per week during the initial two-month trial period
• Approximately 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Flexibility around exact start and finish times, provided there is consistent availability during Perth business hours
• Scope for hours to increase depending on workload, client requirements and performance
• Remote working arrangement
• Exposure to multiple Australian businesses and industries
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR Manager
• Broad exposure across recruitment, employee relations administration, compliance, onboarding, payroll support and HR operations
• Training provided on internal systems and processes
• Opportunity to build deeper experience within Australian HR and outsourced HR consulting

The candidate can have other commitments outside the agreed hours, but their allocated working hours need to remain consistent, reliable and communicated in advance if changes are required.