HR Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Full time $70,000 - $95,000 per year

We are seeking two HR Coordinators to join our national HR Operations team based in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Please note, we have two roles available, one permanent position and one parental leave cover until January 2027.

These opportunities will suit HR Coordinators who thrive in a high-performance, service-oriented environment and are committed to delivering exceptional support to internal stakeholders. Your ability to communicate, attention to detail, and commitment to HR will drive your success. You will contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and collaborate closely with other business services teams to ensure a seamless employee experience.

What you'll do

  • Manage employee lifecycle events including onboarding, movements, parental leave, and departures.
  • Maintain accurate employee data and manage business processes within in our HR information system.
  • Produce contracts and standard employee documentation.
  • Coordinate induction sessions and maintain onboarding materials.
  • Communicate professionally using templates and process guides.
  • Monitor shared inboxes and service platforms to resolve queries promptly.
  • Initiate and track background screening, checks.
  • Support audit and regulatory activities.
  • Escalate risks appropriately.
  • Support legal practice compliance processes.
  • Collaborate with IT, Payroll, Finance, and other teams to ensure smooth data flow.
  • Assist with WHS and Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Generate reports to support decision-making.
  • Maintain employment-related materials and team resources.
  • Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.
  • Provide basic administration support when needed (e.g., filing, mail outs and invoicing).

What you'll bring

  • Demonstrated success in a similar service-orientated role; professional services experience in a medium to large organisation is highly describable.
  • Comfortable using and learning systems such as Workday, ServiceNow, and Contract Express; excellent Microsoft Office skills.
  • Working towards or recently completed tertiary education in HR.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills across various mediums including group settings, presentations, face-to-face, verbal and written.
  • A clear passion for people and building relationships.

What you can expect from us

  • We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
  • We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
  • For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
  • Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.



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