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

• Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, pre-screening shortlisted candidates, scheduling & coordinating the interviews, conducting the reference checks, and issuing offers using HRIS and recruitment platforms.

• 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.