HR Administrator

Full job description
Job no: 494455
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Queensland
Categories: HR / Training
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We’re looking for an experienced and organised HR Administrator to support our National Human Resources team across a wide range of HR services. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth and accurate delivery of onboarding, employee movements, record keeping, reporting, and training administration.

You’ll work closely with team members to maintain HR systems and documentation, support new starters and departures, assist with performance review coordination, and contribute to key projects that improve the employee experience at Seymour Whyte.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the shared HR inbox and assisting with employee onboarding, contract generation, and data entry.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel records in our HR systems.
Supporting the administration of the employee life cycle including, probation reviews (and gift pack coordination), departures, and internal staff movements.
Administering new starter and departure surveys.
Generating reports and providing HR system insights to support decision-making.
Assisting with projects across communications, performance cycles, remuneration activities, and employee benefits.
Supporting the Training Manager with training bookings, compliance reporting, traineeships, and L&D communications.
Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying process automation opportunities.
What you’ll bring:

Previous administration experience in HR or a similar environment.
Strong experience using HR systems such as PageUp, SharePoint, UKG/ReadyHR, or similar.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.
Confidence managing sensitive and confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Formal qualifications in Human Resources or a related field (highly regarded).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Current C-Class.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
Register on our website for job alerts to be advised when new roles become available. https://careers.seymourwhyte.com.au/en/listing/

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494455

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

Advertised: 02 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

 

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