HR Administrator

About the job

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Veterinary Products Australia.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality veterinary products worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleague globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | 20–25 Hours/Week | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional looking for a role that fits your lifestyle? We're seeking a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our dynamic HR team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This part-time opportunity (20–25 hours/week) offers flexible hours and days to suit your schedule, with hybrid working options available.

As our HR Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our HR operations, supporting employees across Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. You'll help deliver high-quality HR services, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience through smart systems and thoughtful support.

The Challenge

Join our dynamic team and take on a role with a broad and varied remit. As our new HR Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire across APAC, ensuring compliance and accurate data entry in Oracle Fusion (Diamond)
• Be the go-to contact for employee queries on policies, benefits, payroll, and more
• Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery and support policy communications
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality across HRIS and payroll systems (Oracle Fusion & ADP)
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate monthly payroll processing
• Track and manage leave accruals, contract milestones, visa expirations, and mandatory certifications
• Coordinate recruitment admin including job ads, interview scheduling, and pre-employment checks
• Support key HR cycles such as performance and pay reviews
• Keep HR databases and reports up to date
• Contribute to special projects and other HR initiatives as needed

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to here from those who have/are:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR (or studying towards completion)
• Previous HR Administration experience would be beneficial, however we are open to training the right individual (if you do not have experience, please use your cover letter to explain why you would be great)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience with HRIS systems (Oracle Fusion preferred) and payroll processes
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving HR operations
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Previous experience in a shared services or multi-country HR environment is a plus
• Unrestricted and ongoing working rights in Australia

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration (based on experience)
• Genuine flexibility and work life balance
• Part time role (3 or 4 days per week, you can pick the days/hours)
• Hybrid working – some days in the office, some days from home
• Participation in our annual bonus scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Well being and product benefits

About Your Application

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site.