Hr Operations Executive

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Insights colleagues are masters of using data to resolve challenges. They help brands define what they should stand for, how to reinvent and renew their offer, how to better reach audiences, and how to win with consumers and customers. By collecting substantial data from across the world, they blend human expertise with technology, making sure we can deliver innovative insights to brands everywhere.

Kantar is looking for an HR Operations Executive to join our fun and lively HR team in Sydney on a 6-month fixed-term contract! The role primarily assists and supports the local HR team by providing technical and administrative activities in conjunction with the regional HR Service Delivery team. There is a key focus on maintaining HR systems, data accuracy and employee experience. The Human Resources Executive will be responsible for the coordination of confidential and time-sensitive material and has a familiarity with the practices and procedures of Kantar.

• Ensure that People Operations consistently provides excellent service to all divisions and employees, focusing on improving accuracy, processes, and response times.
• Keep up-to-date with local legislation and ensure compliance.
• Update policies and processes in line with changes in local laws and company initiatives.
• Handle the onboarding and offboarding of regular and casual employees according to local market procedures.
• Arrange background checks as needed.
• Conduct orientation for new hires.
• Ensure that new hires are properly registered with the government.
• Maintain and update the HRIS system (Workday) to ensure data accuracy, including pay changes, new hires, and departures.
• Prepare and issue various employment-related letters (e.g., promotion, regularization, salary increase).
• Organise employee personnel files.
• Assist with benefits administration, such as wellness programs and year-end plaque preparations.
• Ensure compliance with HR requirements for audits.
• Handle employee queries through My Kantar Services (ServiceNow) and HR mailboxes.
• Generate reports and complete projects accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve operational objectives.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an HR Generalist position.
• Proficiency in key software and systems: O365, ServiceNow, Workday, TimeFiler, Adobe Sign.
• Basic understanding of Australian and New Zealand legislation.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Capable of working independently.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and prioritization.
• Quick learner with adaptability to changes.
• Great team player, capable of collaborating with stakeholders and vendors at all levels.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Kantar Australia is proudly White Ribbon accredited as part of our commitment to nurture a culture of respect, safety, and equality at work and at home.