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People Operations CoordinatorAt KBR – We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
The Opportunity:
As our People Operations Coordinator, you will deliver quality customer service of the highest standard through the delivery of day-to-day People transactional activities across the employee lifecycle. This includes (but is not limited to) the creation of contracts of employment, onboarding new employees, employee record management, job changes, terminations, and reporting. As part of this role, you will be expected to develop close working relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Tax, Finance, and the wider People team, as well as any key external stakeholders/vendors.
This is a permanent full-time position and can be based in either Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:
Support continuous improvement with a customer service mindset.
Deliver transactional processes across the employee lifecycle against metrics and SLAs.
Manage level 0 and 1 employee queries, escalating them where appropriate.
Support the use of Workday within KBR and identify and support the implementation of new features.
Support activities for new system functionality and People initiatives.
Ensure accurate employee data and record management, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity.
Ensure process controls are adhered to, to achieve the required governance and compliance requirements.
Support all pre-payroll administrative activities for fortnightly and monthly pay cycles when required.
Develop & maintain relationships with key stakeholders (People & Culture, Finance, Tax, and external vendors) providing high levels of customer service.
Other duties to help support the wider People Shared Services team as required.
Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (desirable)
Experience with Workday (preferred)
Experience in a People function, preferably within a shared service or operational support environment.
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks and stakeholder expectations.
People systems experience and knowledge and intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite.
Good relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer service mindset.
About You:
You might be at the beginning of your HR career and you’re eager to grow your skills and make a real impact. You’re organised, detail-focused and passionate about delivering great service across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a customer-first mindset to everything you do.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of KBR
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Flexible working conditions
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid Parental leave
Paid Reservist leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
For shortlisted candidates, you may be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. These assessments help us gain a fair and objective understanding of your strengths and working style.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.