Human Resource Coordinator
Journey Beyond, Australia
Job Description
THE GROUP
Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.
THE BUSINESS
Outback Spirit Tours offers a range of unique adventure tours, desert safaris and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Tasmania, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 9 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, lodge and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking a motivated and proactive Human Resource Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. This is an office based opportunity working Monday to Friday with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays!
A valued member of the HR Operations team this is an opportunity to develop your HR career in a fast paced, challenging industry and work with a collaborative and supportive HR team.
Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, this role will provide support and assistance with the administration of the day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties. You will assist in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and general HR administration. You will establish and maintain high quality and timely work flow of the HR administration and coordination to enable effective performance of a wide range of HR functions, ensuring a high level of service to the team and the Outback Spirit business whilst maintaining complete confidentiality.
We can guarantee that no two days will be the same!
Key responsibilities
- Assist and support the recruitment and talent acquisition process by writing compelling job ads, advertising, reviewing and shortlisting candidates, conduct initial phone screening interviews and general candidate communications;
- Prepare contracts of employment and employment related correspondence;
- Ensure new starter documents for setting up new employees is complete and accurate;
- Provide guidance and support to leaders on onboarding and induction programs for new employees;
- Oversee probationary period reviews including audits, reminders and confirmations;
- Support leaders and employees with HR related queries in a supportive and timely manner;
- Work closely with the wider HR Team to support the businesses and collaboratively drive key HR initiatives/projects;
- Provide general support on a range of administrative and operational matters to ensure the effective running of HR;
- Provide key metric and general reporting to the Leadership team;
- Coordination and record keeping for key employee dates.
THE CANDIDATE
To be successful in this position you will have a flexible approach to day to day tasks while proactively meeting expected deadlines. You will be process-driven and able to operate calmly under pressure, whilst assisting the leadership team with making informed decisions and balance multiple competing priorities. You will be a self-motivated team player with a demonstrated positive "can-do" attitude with superior demonstrated skills in communication and organisation. You will love engaging with people and place huge value on showing empathy and kindness, even through the tough stuff.
You will be someone who is known for their:
- Analytical thinking with the ability to foresee effective solutions;
- Intermediate to advanced experience using multiple software systems amp; the Microsoft Suite;
- Faultless attention to detail;
- Persistence and resilient attitude;
- Impeccable personal integrity and pride;
- Proactive attitude towards tasks with ability to forward think;
- Problem solving and adaptable thinking strategies;
- Efficient, consistent, and professional through theirwork;
- An outstanding role model for other team members;
- Ability to thrive in an autonomous environment with strong self-motivation.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have/be:
- Prior HR administration/coordinator experience;
- Experience in HRIS software and working within a HR environment, desirable;