HR Officer

About the role

The HR Officer supports the HR Team in providing end-to-end human resources support across the employee lifecycle. The role serves to support the HR Team as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, offering timely, practical and compliant advice. The purpose of the role is to support managing the day-to-day operations of HR, ensuring smooth and effective processes across employee relations, performance management and compliance. 

Priority Accountabilities 
•    Provide frontline HR support across all employee matters including performance, policy and conduct
•    Act as a key contact for workforce engagement and resolution of queries
•    Support the HR Team in partnering with leaders to deliver HR processes including performance reviews and onboarding
•    Deliver routine HR administrative support and documentation
•    Contribute to talent activities such as succession planning and onboarding/ offboarding
•    Support site-based HR projects, change initiatives and communications

Qualifications & Experience.
•    Certificate IV in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (desirable)
•    Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Relations (desirable)
•    1–3 years' experience in a generalist or HR administrative support role, ideally within an industrial or unionised environment.
•    Familiarity with the National Employment Standards, Fair Work Act, and relevant employment instruments
•    Demonstrated experience maintaining HR records and generating workforce reports

Key Competencies
•    Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
•    Clear written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information
•    Organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities
•    Proactive approach to solving problems within defined processes and escalating where necessary
•    Team-oriented with a willingness to support others and contribute to a positive team environment
•    Customer service mindset when interacting with employees and leaders

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.

About Us

Whyalla Steel Works  operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
  
  
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
  
  
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.