We're investing in the future of our People & Culture team. As part of this exciting transformation, this role has been established as a permanent position, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Council's workforce, culture and strategic people initiatives.
The HR Operations Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering efficient, compliant and people-focused HR services across the organisation. Responsible for leading the end-to-end HR lifecycle, this role ensures employee movements, position management and employment changes are managed accurately and in accordance with legislative requirements, industrial instruments and Council policies.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the delivery of end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, employee movements, position management and offboarding, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
- Partner closely with Payroll to ensure employees are onboarded, paid correctly and all employment changes are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Apply strong governance and quality assurance practices to ensure HR processes, documentation and employee records comply with relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and governance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, implement automation solutions and drive continuous improvement across HR operations.
- Develop, review and implement HR business processes that support organisational objectives while improving efficiency and compliance.
- Prepare and manage employee relations correspondence and support the delivery of key HR programs and initiatives, including performance review processes and the Alcohol and Other Drugs framework.
We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality HR services.
You will:
- Hold tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and/or possess equivalent experience in a similar HR operations role, preferably within a complex or multidisciplinary organisation.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of contemporary HR operations, employment legislation, industrial instruments and HR governance, with the ability to apply policies and procedures accurately and consistently.
- Have experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employment changes, position management and offboarding.
- Possess exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 2 August 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
- Package: $111,776-$124,574 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Leisl Guest [email protected] Chief Human Resource Officer HR Business Partnering Manager for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady [email protected] Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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