HR Operations Lead

Lead Our HR Operations Team

• Lead the end-to-end HR lifecycle and manage employee movements.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation, and industrial agreements.
• Support HR Business Partners in delivering key HR functions and programs.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and promote a culture of inclusion and diversity.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to our community while fostering a positive workplace culture. We believe in the importance of professional growth and development for our employees, creating an environment that is inclusive and supportive.

Join us in making a difference in our community as we work together to enhance the quality of life for our residents through sustainable and effective governance.

About The Role

The HR Operations Lead will be pivotal in overseeing the entire HR lifecycle within the organisation. This role involves managing the organisational structure, ensuring accurate onboarding and offboarding of employees, and maintaining compliance with the Council's Core Enterprise Agreement, Determination, and Guidelines. The HR Operations Lead will work closely with the Payroll team to ensure timely processing of pay and other employee-related changes.

This position will also facilitate the drafting and implementation of HR business processes, focusing on identifying process gaps and leveraging automation where feasible. Collaboration with HR Business Partners and other teams will be essential to support key HR programs and initiatives.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess experience in HR operations and team leadership, with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (desirable).
• Significant experience in HR lifecycle processes within a complex industrial environment.
• Proven track record in a generalist HR role, such as Business Partner or Advisor.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive team performance and accountability.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce insightful reports.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, promoting continual improvement, and supporting the professional growth of their team members. They will also be adept at building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 9 November 2025
• Interview date:
  Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
• Package:
  From
  $107,476 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work:
  Temporary Full Time. Opportunity expected to be available until end of June 2026. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council's flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.