HR Services Specialist

Fixed-Term HR Services Specialist (entry level)

Location: Adelaide, Perth or Sydney
Hybrid (2+ days in office) | 12 month contract  

Are you a sharp, proactive HR professional with a passion for people, process improvement, and making an immediate impact? If you're ready to hit the ground running in a role that directly supports our Group Supply Chain and HR Services transformation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.   We're hiring for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave secondment, and we want someone who's ready to bring energy, initiative, and expertise to the table

About Us
At Schneider Electric, we're committed to empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for everyone. We call it Life Is On.  

Top 101 Best Workplaces for Women 2025 – WORK180
World's Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 – Corporate Knights
€38B global revenue in 2024 — and growing  

We're a global leader in Energy Management and Industrial Automation, driven by innovation and values that truly put people first.

The Opportunity 
As a HR Services Specialist, you'll play a critical role in delivering seamless, people-focused support throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll also help drive smarter HR processes and support global initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.    

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:  
Own the employee lifecycle: onboarding, movements, offboarding & more Provide advice on HR operations, mobility, payroll, benefits, and reward queries Coordinate and manage employee benefit programs Champion process improvement and support global HR projects Ensure compliance with HR policies and Australian employment legislation Build strong, trusted relationships with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders  

You will ideally bring:  
2+ years' experience in an HR Coordinator/Admin role Good working knowledge of Fair Work, Modern Awards, and Enterprise Agreements Proficiency with HR systems and intermediate IT skills Exceptional attention to detail, prioritisation, and multitasking ability A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and strong stakeholder skills
Bonus: Experience with immigration or domestic/international mobility    

This isn't your typical contract role. You'll be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and empowered to make real change happen. If you're looking for meaningful work with a global brand — and the chance to sharpen your HR skills in a fast-moving environment — this is it.

If you are Interested - Apply shape the future of HR at Schneider — where your work truly makes a difference.     

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview. 

No agency enquiries. Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
 
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.