Human Resources Assistant

• • • Flexible position, working 30-37.5 hours per week 
    • 6 Month Contract with potential for extension
    • Hybrid working arrangements available (combination of in-office and work from home)
    • Respected global research organisation

    Application close date: Friday 12^th August, 2022

    The George Institute (‘TGI’) is 700+ people around the world, all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities and with projects in approximately 50 countries, we are challenging the status quo in healthcare to:

    • Find better treatments for the world’s biggest health problems
    • Transform primary health care to support better health for more people
    • Harness the power of communities, governments and markets to improve health

    Our innovative commercial enterprises help maximise our impact.

     An exciting opportunity exists within our Human Resources team for a motivated and proactive HR Assistant to join our growing organisation.

    The Human Resources Assistant will play and integral role within the HR team providing day to day administrative support to the team.

    Key responsibilities of the role:

    • Provide administration support to the Human Resources team
    • Support the recruitment function (posting adverts, phone screening, reference checks and scheduling interviews)
    • Preparation of employee contracts, student agreements, secondee and other agreements as required
    • Maintain HR records and information on the staff intranet site
    • Support the onboarding process including coordination of the buddy program
    • Support termination and exit processes
    • Work closely with the HR team to introduce new processes and initiatives to improve effectiveness
    • Support health and wellbeing processes
    • Support the HR team with HR events, projects and initiatives
    • Other HR administrative functions where required

    Our ideal candidate will possess
    Essential:

    • Tertiary qualification in a HR or related degree
    • Excellent organisation and time management skills
    • Ability to prioritise tasks as required
    • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products (including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
    • Strong attention to detail
    • A positive and proactive approach to work
    • Aptitude for managing sensitive information

    Desirable:

    • Proven experience in HR administration

For more information, please see the Position Description

The closing date for applications is midnight, Friday 12th August, 2022. 

We do, however, reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.