About the Business 

Kenway & Clark is a progressive locally-owned machinery business with locations across NSW and Southern Queensland. Kenway and Clark is committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment for our employees. As our business continues to expand we are looking for energetic and aspirational people to join and enhance our company culture and values. We are seeking a skilled and motivated HR Officer to fill a newly created full-time permanent role supporting our current HR department across multiple sites.

About the Role
The HR Officer will play a key role in delivering a consistent and measured outcome to our ever expanding employee base. By performing a range of HR functions across the organisation; contributing to the development, growth and wellbeing of our employees, as well as ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities of the role will broadly include:

Employee Relations
•    Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and provide basic information on our HR policies.
•    Foster positive employee relations by promoting effective communication across the organisation.
•    Arrange employee engagement activities and events.

Recruitment & Onboarding
•    Coordinate job postings on various platforms and assist in the screening of applications.
•    Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
•    Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring familiarisation with company policies and procedures.

Payroll
•    Processing weekly payroll for approximately 100+ employees.
•    Monthly payroll reporting and fulfilment of our obligations to superannuation.

Staff Training & Development
•    Coordinate the training programs across the group.
•    Communicate details of training events to employees, including the schedule, accommodation and travel arrangements.

Administrative Support
•    Maintain accurate and up to date employee records and files, including work related licencing
•    Enter HR-related data into our HRIS
•    Generate basic HR reports
•    Support the administration of employee benefits programs 

Required Skills, Knowledge & Attributes
The successful candidate will need a well-rounded skill set to handle the diverse responsibilities associated with managing human resources effectively. They will have:
•    A bachelor’s degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
•    An understanding of employment laws, regulations and HR best practices
•    Proven experience as a HR Officer or a similar role
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with employees, management and external stakeholders 
•    A high level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information 
•    An ability to build and maintain positive relationships
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Initiative and enthusiasm for the role and the company
•    Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities and meet deadlines
•    An aptitude for developing practical solutions to HR challenges
•    Actively promote and act in the company’s best interests
•    A passion for human resources

Salary & Benefits
•    A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
•    Career advancement opportunities
•    Recognition of service and milestone rewards
•    Relocation assistance 

If you are a proactive and dedicated individual with a desire to make a positive impact in the workplace, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For a confidential chat or enquiry about this role, please call our HR Manager on (02)6750-8300 during business hours or email hr@kenwayandclark.com.au

We wish to advise this position is open to persons who have a right to work in Australia only.