HR Officer

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **HR Officer** to join our Head Office team in Brookvale (5 days on-site). This permanent, full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to work in a close-knit, supportive environment.

**Who You’ll Be Working For**:
Hardware & General is a large, family-owned building and plumbing supplier based in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1960 by Walter MacGregor, we’ve grown from a single corner store to six locations across Sydney, yet we’ve remained proudly family-run, now in our third generation

**Why Work With Us**:

- We’re known for our high-quality products, expert staff, and outstanding customer service
- We provide fast, reliable delivery services and expert advice
- Our extensive range includes over 140,000 products, from building materials and plumbing supplies to hardware and renovation essentials
- We operate across six locations: our flagship site in Brookvale (home to multiple specialist sales centres), plus stores in Peakhurst, Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, Hornsby, and Dural

**What You’ll Be Doing**:
As a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of HR functions, with a focus on **Recruitment, Training, HRIS and Staff Administration.**You will work closely with People Managers, HR Business Partner and the Payroll to ensure smooth Employee Lifecycle processes and a positive experience for all employees and providers.
- **Recruitment & Onboarding**
- Support People Managers in facilitating new employee onboarding, inductions, and system setup where required.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records.
- **HRIS Administration**
- Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (e.g. home address / contact details, TFN, org. chart/ reporting lines and etc.).
- Provide user support for HRIS issues and basic troubleshooting.
- Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality across all employee records.
- **Staff Administration**
- Generate change letters (contracts variations, promotion letters, changes in reporting lines etc.).
- Track probation reviews, visa expiries, certifications, and other compliance items.
- Coordinate day-to-day employee queries regarding policies, leave, and entitlements.
- **Training Administration**
- Coordinate internal and external training sessions, including scheduling and bookings.
- Track employee training and development activities, maintaining training records.
- Liaise with external providers to manage training enrolments and attendance.
- Assist with evaluation of training programs.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or 1-2 years of experience in an HR Administrator role.
- Experience with recruitment processes and HRIS platforms (e.g. ELMO, BambooHR or Workday) and MS Excel.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, approachable, and service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

**What You’ll Get in Return**:

- Attractive staff discounts across our premium brands
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Competitive salary, laptop and **your own HR office /room**:

- Yes Feel free to wear your comfy jeans and jumpers — our dress code is smart casual.