HR Administrator

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative global engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned business focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in all that we do.
Our team consists of great engineers, project managers, leaders, digital designers, corporate services and advisors who want to shape the communities in which we live while opening opportunities for connected thinking with our clients and our people.
The opportunity:
We are expanding our People X team, with a newly created HR Administrator position to join our shared services model for our APNA region.
This fast-paced role, supporting an exciting period of growth and transition, will see you provide efficient and effective support to our HR teams across Australia, New Zealand, East Asia and Greater China on a range of HR activities and system management.
With a strong focus on process improvement, this opportunity will also support the team as we transition to a new HRIS system, Success Factors (SAP) and Finance System.
An understanding of payroll functions would also be a great advantage in the role.
Role responsibilities:

- Onboarding new starters into the system and monitoring probationary periods
- Managing the administration component of terminations, role changes, transfers, and changes to conditions of employment
- Preparation of letters and other documentation
- Maintaining employee files and filing
- Producing reports from the HRIS system
- Conducting VEVO, Police & Qualification Checks
- Answering HR related enquires and ensuring they are dealt with correctly in a positive, friendly, and professional manner
- Working effectively in a small team to achieve operational targets
- Dealing with multiple stakeholders from within the region
- Supporting the HR team with administration duties as required
- What you’ll bring to the team:

- Strong administrative skills and take pride in delivering to a high standard
- A relevant qualification in an HR related discipline (or similar)
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst managing conflicting priorities
- Proactive problem-solving skills enabling you to ‘think outside the box’ when seeking opportunities to improve service or processes
- Ability to contribute positively and effectively toward team outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to pick up systems quickly
- Possess good stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across different regions and cultures
- Be self-motivated and solutions focused with a passion for people and HR service delivery
- Previous experience with HR systems, in particular SAP SuccessFactors, will be highly regarded.

Job Profile
- Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a diverse range of opportunities for potential employees to work with World Expert Practitioners on small and large scale projects within Australia and New Zealand.
Our unique geographical location means that we are able to tap into expertise and resources from other countries in which we operate and so whether you are from a technical background or have traditionally worked in support services, you will be amazed at the career development opportunities that Mott MacDonald Australia and New Zealand can offer to you.

Other Information
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence