HR Coordinator

Temporary Human Resources Coordinator available to join a renowned international entertainment organisation based in the heart of Sydney CBD. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in supporting employees and managers across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring seamless HR operations and fostering a culture built on integrity, creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

• Temporary position (potential chance to aply for the perm role)
• Start week commencing 7th July - handover period this week
• Hybrid working; Monday's and Friday's from home!
• Initially 6 week role, like to extend
  
  

You will be at the centre of people solutions, providing comprehensive support in HR operations, employee relations, performance management, payroll and benefits, as well as data analytics. If you are passionate about entertainment content and thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment where your input is valued and your professional growth is encouraged, this is the perfect role for you. Enjoy flexible working opportunities, generous hourly rates with superannuation, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to nurturing talent and promoting an inclusive workplace.

• Be part of a globally recognised entertainment leader that values creativity, teamwork, and pioneering spirit while offering flexible working opportunities in Sydney CBD.
• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $45-55 plus superannuation, with access to ongoing training opportunities and supportive leadership focused on your professional development.
• Work within a collaborative team environment where your interpersonal skills and passion for employee engagement will make a real difference across multiple business areas.

What you'll do:

As a Human Resources Coordinator based in Sydney CBD, you will immerse yourself in every aspect of the employee journey—managing records with precision, producing insightful analytics for leadership teams, facilitating seamless onboarding experiences for new hires, and ensuring that payroll processes run smoothly each month. Your day-to-day activities will see you collaborating closely with both local stakeholders and global teams to deliver best-in-class HR services. You will be responsible for administering key HR projects that enhance organisational effectiveness while acting as a trusted advisor to employees seeking guidance on policies or employment matters. By consolidating training needs and supporting learning initiatives, you will help nurture talent across the business. Your ability to maintain compliance with evolving legislation ensures that company policies remain up-to-date. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute directly to building an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels supported throughout their career journey.

• Manage all systems of record including HR data in HRIS, ensuring e-files are created, updated, archived accurately and securely while maintaining compliance at all times.
• Participate actively in global HRIS projects and other initiatives as required by the Director of Human Resources or VP HR, contributing valuable insights from local operations.
• Design and produce analytical reports and statistics across multiple HR data matrices to inform senior management decision-making processes.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly headcount reconciliation and reporting needs for data analytics purposes, running ad hoc reports as needed.
• Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle process from onboarding through to offboarding, ensuring all documentation is prepared efficiently and induction programmes are delivered effectively.
• Facilitate new employee orientation training sessions as well as exit interviews for departing staff members to ensure smooth transitions.
• Partner closely with Payroll to guarantee timely processing of monthly payrolls and governmental claims documentation while identifying root causes of any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with the Global Benefits Team and external vendors to facilitate benefit renewals, payment processing, and provide employees with a positive experience regarding their claims.
• Act as an effective advisor for local staff by providing sound judgement on HR matters in alignment with the HR Director’s guidance.
• Consolidate training needs against business strategy and organise delivery of learning initiatives that support talent development and employee engagement.

What you bring:

To excel as a Human Resources Coordinator in this vibrant international setting, your background should include hands-on experience supporting HR operations—ideally gained within complex organisations where teamwork is highly valued. Your interpersonal skills will shine as you build trust-based relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You bring empathy when advising on sensitive matters yet remain resourceful when navigating legislative frameworks or resolving payroll queries. Your attention to detail ensures accurate record-keeping while your forward-thinking nature drives improvements in processes or policy updates. A passion for entertainment content helps you connect authentically with employees who share similar interests. Above all else, your dependability makes you someone others turn to for support—whether it’s guiding new starters through induction or helping managers implement performance management initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience (1-3 years) in human resources operations within an international or matrix-managed environment where collaboration is essential.
• A genuine passion for entertainment content such as television or movies which inspires your approach to employee engagement.
• A commitment to continuous improvement by regularly seeking feedback from colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
• A flexible mindset capable of shifting between hands-on operational tasks and strategic thinking depending on business needs.
• Outstanding influencing abilities that enable you to identify priorities quickly while translating them into actionable outcomes for diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship-building skills coupled with strong communication abilities that allow you to adapt across different cultural contexts within the business.
• Proven capability to handle sensitive information discreetly while being a dependable source of advice for internal customers.
• Forward-thinking attitude combined with creativity; not afraid to suggest new approaches or challenge existing processes when appropriate.
• Highly organised approach enabling you to prioritise tasks effectively across multiple business units while recognising when escalation is necessary.
• Sound understanding of local employment law/legislation relevant to Australia (and ideally New Zealand), along with proficiency in technology including MS Office; experience using SAP HRIS is preferred.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected names in entertainment—renowned not only for its creative output but also its unwavering commitment to integrity, teamwork, ownership, pioneering spirit, and enthusiasm. Employees here enjoy flexible working opportunities designed around their wellbeing alongside generous hourly pay rates plus superannuation contributions. The company fosters an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged through regular training opportunities led by supportive leaders who genuinely care about your growth. With access to cutting-edge resources and exposure to global best practices in human resources management, you’ll find ample scope for personal development while making meaningful contributions that shape both individual careers and broader organisational success. Here you’ll be empowered to collaborate across borders—connecting with talented professionals who value compassion just as much as expertise—and play an integral role in creating memorable moments for incoming talent throughout their journey.

What's next:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career within an inspiring international environment where your contribution truly matters, we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future team can’t wait to welcome you!