We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer to join our Head Office team in Brookvale (5 days on-site). This permanent, full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to work in a close-knit, supportive environment. Who You’ll Be Working For: Hardware & General is a large, family-owned building and plumbing supplier based in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1960 by Walter MacGregor, we’ve grown from a single corner store to six locations across Sydney, yet we’ve remained proudly family-run, now in our third generation! Why Work With Us: We’re known for our high-quality products, expert staff, and outstanding customer service We provide fast, reliable delivery services and expert advice Our extensive range includes over 140,000 products, from building materials and plumbing supplies to hardware and renovation essentials We operate across six locations: our flagship site in Brookvale (home to multiple specialist sales centres), plus stores in Peakhurst, Mona Vale, Terrey Hills, Hornsby, and Dural What You’ll Be Doing: As a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of HR functions, with a focus on Recruitment, Training, HRIS and Staff Administration. You will work closely with People Managers, HR Business Partner and the Payroll to ensure smooth Employee Lifecycle processes and a positive experience for all employees and providers. - Recruitment & Onboarding Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, pre-screening shortlisted candidates, scheduling & coordinating the interviews, conducting the reference checks, and issuing offers using HRIS and recruitment platforms. Support People Managers in facilitating new employee onboarding, inductions, and system setup where required. Maintain accurate recruitment records. - HRIS Administration Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (e.g. home address / contact details, TFN, org. chart/ reporting lines and etc.). Provide user support for HRIS issues and basic troubleshooting. Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality across all employee records. - Staff Administration Generate change letters (contracts variations, promotion letters, changes in reporting lines etc.). Track probation reviews, visa expiries, certifications, and other compliance items. Coordinate day-to-day employee queries regarding policies, leave, and entitlements. - Training Administration Coordinate internal and external training sessions, including scheduling and bookings. Track employee training and development activities, maintaining training records. Liaise with external providers to manage training enrolments and attendance. Assist with evaluation of training programs. What You’ll Bring: Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, or 1–2 years of experience in an HR Administrator role. Experience with recruitment processes and HRIS platforms (e.g. ELMO, BambooHR or Workday) and MS Excel. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Strong attention to detail and time management. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. A proactive, approachable, and service-oriented attitude. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion What You’ll Get in Return: Attractive staff discounts across our premium brands Ongoing training and career development opportunities Competitive salary, laptop and your own HR office /room! Yes! Feel free to wear your comfy jeans and jumpers — our dress code is smart casual.
