People & Culture Administrator

Do you want to work for an organisation that values their employees?

Are you looking to build on your generalist skills set in a fun, dynamic, and fast-paced environment?

Ready to roll up your sleeves and give a range of duties a go?

If you answered yes to all of the above, we want to hear from you

As a result of continued growth, we're seeking a skilled Administrator to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, the successful candidate will support day-to-day operations, including recruitment, onboarding and maintaining employee compliance records. Other duties will include

• Preparing contracts, onboarding documentation, and maintaining employee files.
• Facilitating inductions and orientation activities for new employees.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries and escalating where required.
• Preparation of fortnightly payroll
• Supporting the implementation of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Assisting with HR reporting, audits, and process improvement projects.
• Organising staff engagement activities and participating in the social club.
• Undertake any other tasks or duties as needed to support the firm including relief administration support as required.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Results-driven and passionate. You care about helping your clients achieve their goals and deliver great customer service.
• Efficient and meticulous. You have exceptional attention to detail and prioritise tasks based on deadlines and commitments.
• In the people business. You love working with people and take pride in communicating clearly and effectively to achieve desired outcomes
• Curious and adaptable. Schedules shift, priorities change, and urgent matters arise; you can be flexible, persistent, and adaptable to the dynamic nature of a growing firm.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a professional services firm
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence in using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to display critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, approachable manner.

Why select O'Brien's?

Your future is our focus. We make sure all employees have access to the right training and opportunities to further their careers and knowledge of the industry whilst working with a variety of exciting clients and supportive team members.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised accounting and advisory services to our diverse client base. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence, client care, and a supportive team culture. This is backed up by our 2025 win of Count's Equity firm of the Year award

In addition, we offer;

• A fun and inclusive culture with a range of social and well-being initiatives
• A diverse range of benefits, including flexible working, salary packaging, and RDO trials
• Guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities as you grow your HR career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• The opportunity to be a part of a converged firm delivering integrated services to our clients; and
• A workplace that is conscious of its environmental and community footprint.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career in a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.  To learn more about us go to