HR Coordinator

About StudioHawk
At StudioHawk, there are no generalists here; just damn good SEOs.

Nestled in the heart of Prahran, our team operates from a beautifully refurbished warehouse that's anything but your typical office environment. We're not just colleagues; we're passionate SEO masters thriving on creativity, innovation, and a healthy dose of fun.

We're happy we've nabbed some awards like SEMRush's 'Agency of the year', APAC Search Awards 'Best Large SEO Agency', Global Agency Awards 'Best Agency Culture' and Optus Media Marketing and Advertising Business of the Year. And we're stoked about working with over 400+ brands like New Balance, OfficeWorks, Good Guys, Cue, Aje Athletica, PetStock, Reject Shop & many more.

But our "why" extends beyond just business. From offering employment opportunities to those often overlooked, to boosting client success, to partnering with the Lighthouse Foundation - it's all about creating a positive impact in every aspect of what we do.

Our Values
Create WOW

We are
passionate
about SEO. We want to WOW our clients, our team members, and our business partners. Creating WOW in our SEO Campaigns is what makes us exceptional.

Continuous Growth and Learning

Believe in the power of
growth
- both personally and professionally. We want our employees to constantly challenge themselves and strive for more. Everyone has untapped potential, and we want to give people that
opportunity
to grow.

Humble Hawks, Take Accountability
While we've accomplished a lot, there's always more to do. As a company, we've won countless awards in SEO and business, but no matter what happens, we will always be
humble
, and take
accountability
when we've missed the mark.

We've Got Each Other's Backs

We understand that a strong culture of
collaboration
is crucial to our success. We're not just a team, we're a cast of Hawks. All of us foster an environment that's friendly, warm, and exciting, and we value diversity in ideas, opinions, and perspectives.
You swoop in when a Hawk needs a hand in a tough situation.
Perks Of Joining The Hawk's Nest
Birthday leave & surprise

Compassionate leave

Lunch & learns

Monthly physio

Daily breakfast

Mental health programs

Lucky dip prizes

Team events, activities & lunches

Pet friendly office

& lots more

Your Role
We're looking for a part time (3 days per week) HR Coordinator to join us on a 10-month maternity leave contract to help keep our people operations running smoothly.

As the HR Coordinator, you'll support the full employee lifecycle, while also championing employee satisfaction, maintaining and updating policies, assisting with performance reviews, and providing day-to-day guidance to both managers and the People & Culture team.

This position focuses on the HR side of the Head of People & Culture role, with recruitment, culture & events responsibilities shared across the wider team. It's a hands-on role where you'll have a real impact on the employee experience and play a key role in supporting our people leaders.

Key Responsibilities
Include but not limited to;

• Employee Lifecycle Management – Support end-to-end processes across the employee lifecycle including; supporting recruitment (in collaboration with our Recruitment Specialist), onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
• Staff Retention & Satisfaction – Monitor employee engagement, identify areas for improvement, and help implement initiatives to improve retention and wellbeing.
• HR Advice & Employee Relations – Provide guidance to managers on performance management, including handling performance concerns, disciplinary processes, and coaching leaders on best practice.
• Performance & Development – Support the setup and coordination of performance reviews and employee development frameworks.
• Policies & Compliance – Maintain and update company policies, ensuring they're compliant, current, and aligned with company values.
• Payroll & Financial Admin Support – Coordinate with the finance team to oversee timely and accurate payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and external payments to suppliers and contractors.
• People & Culture Team Support – Oversee and guide the P&C team in day-to-day operations.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 3 years of experience in a senior HR or People & Culture role, ideally in the digital marketing or tech industry.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employee engagement, and talent management.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding/offboarding processes, and staff retention strategies.
• A proactive leader, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HR technology platforms to optimise People & Culture processes – ideally with experience in tools like Employment Hero, Xero, G Suite, Officevibe, and
• Familiarity with employment legislation, modern awards, and OH&S compliance.

Ready to Soar with the Hawks?
If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of StudioHawk and possess the skills we're looking for, we can't wait to meet you. Send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Be sure to include your favourite hobby in your cover letter so we know you've read this

Salary: $40,000 (excluding superannuation).