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Form of workBloomsbury Publishing, a leading book publisher, is seeking an HR Officer to support its friendly, passionate and close-knit team based in the Sydney CBD.
Bloomsbury is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and is opposed to unlawful discrimination, bullying and harassment. We want to be an attractive employer for all individuals seeking a career in publishing, regardless of background or identity; and we want to create an environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, and supports well-being.
Join our team as a key player in HR and administration, collaborating closely with the Australian Managing Director and in consultation with our UK Head Office.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing and implementing innovative HR initiatives. This includes recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, L&D, policy and procedure administration, staff welfare and retention and reporting.
Beyond HR functions, you will contribute to various office tasks, such as team event planning, facilitating IT support, managing the rollout of new IT projects, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, and handling general employee communications.
Regular communication will be a key aspect of your role, involving coordination with our third-party payroll company, the Department of Human Services, and our IT support teams in both Australia and the UK.
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in diverse aspects of HR and administration, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organisation.
To perform this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in a role with similar functions (perhaps you’ve been an HR Generalist; or you’ve worked as an Office Manager with HR responsibilities)
- A general understanding of statutory requirements and accepted HR practices in NSW, Australia
- Experience recruiting staff
- Ability to develop and sustain working relationships at all levels, inside and outside the company
- Ability to minute meetings and coordinate and track progress of significant projects
- Can pick up new systems quickly and is able to adapt to and champion technology changes
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
We are looking for someone who:
- Will thrive on working alongside a close-knit, creative team
- Enjoys taking on a varied range of tasks and finds satisfaction in both the administrative and ‘people’ sides of HR and office work
- Is responsive, approachable, helpful and will maintain confidentiality at all times
- Can manage sensitive staffing issues with tact and diplomacy
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is detail-focused
- Is a great time manager
You will need to participate in occasional evening calls/meetings with our UK Head Office.
This is a part-time role with a mix of working from home and in the office. Your normal hours will be 17.5 per week, and can be worked over 3, 4 or 5 days. You will need to be in the office at least 7 hours each week.
If you are passionate about HR, adept at multitasking, and enjoy collaborating in a cross-functional environment, we invite you to apply and be a valuable part of our team. Please email a CV and covering letter to the attention of the Managing Director at *********@bloomsbury.com, quoting ‘HR Position’ in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
