People Administrator

HR/People Administrator Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Open to recent graduates and those wanting to take their first step into Human Resources Full-time position with the option of two work from home days a week Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. About the Role We are seeking a People Administrator to work closely with our Business Partners within the People Services function (Payroll and People systems), delivering timely and accurate People services across the company. This is an entry-level, Full Time position based in Melbourne reporting to the Manager of People Services. You will play a key part in maintaining employee records, preparing employment documentation, and assisting employees with People enquiries. What you'll do Monitor and respond to queries in the People inbox and helpdesk in a timely manner. Generate and issue employment contracts and letters of variation, and process parental leave applications Maintain digital employee records and update People databases accurately Liaise with People Business Partners and Payroll to process changes and resolve queries Provide basic People advice on entitlements, benefits and policies Support annual People processes and contribute to ad hoc projects Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities What will you bring? You will have a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position: You have solid administration experience, ideally gained in a professional office environment, with entry-level HR exposure and, preferably, some HR administration experience. You are comfortable with technology, showing strong computer literacy and confidence working with digital records and HR systems. You deliver excellent customer service, with clear written and verbal communication, and you bring resilience and flexibility to busy periods. You are well organised with strong attention to detail, collaborate effectively across teams, and can make practical recommendations on routine HR issues while escalating more complex matters appropriately What next? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process. Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today. Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.