Title:  People Coordinator

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known at its heart infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Project

John Holland, Stantec and KBR are partnering with Sydney Water in an Alliance to deliver the North-West Treatment Hub – a brownfield treatment program that will commence with a $500 million upgrade of Rouse Hill and Riverstone wastewater treatment facilities.

The project will achieve circular economy outcomes, increasing recycled water production, improving the quality of wastewater byproducts for reuse, and leveraging innovative treatment technologies that reduce carbon footprint. Upgrades will support the treatment of a further 45 megalitres of wastewater each day, to cater for growing northwest communities. The Project will deliver a new state-of-the-art biosolids facility at Riverstone, with new technology to improve the quality of wastewater byproducts.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary objective of this position is to support the People and Culture Team with the operational HR delivery, ensuring that HR policies, programs and initiatives are delivered consistently across the business

• Provide comprehensive support across all human resource functions as directed by People & Culture Manager.
• Assist in the implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including candidate engagement and liaison with external agencies as required.
• Facilitate onboarding processes for new employees, which may include scheduling and coordinating induction programs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and the broader business community.
• Prepare HR-related documentation, presentations, and reports, including statistical data for employees and managers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records using appropriate systems and software.
• Generate reports from various databases as required, covering areas such as absenteeism, leave management, training, licenses, qualifications, and performance metrics.
• Provide assistance with payroll, benefits administration, and compensation processes.
• Support apprentices and trainees during onboarding and throughout secondments.
• Coordinate probation review processes, including issuing and tracking relevant documentation.
• Advise and support managers on employment matters, including disciplinary actions, remuneration, terminations, and grievance handling.
• Promote cultural awareness and diversity initiatives within the organization.
• Champion and encourage the Project’s values and behaviors across all teams.
• Ensure compliance with all North West Hub Alliance (NWHA) policies, procedures, and mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, industry standards, and technological advancements applicable to HR practices.
• Foster a safe and respectful workplace by modeling appropriate behaviors and holding team members accountable.

To be successful:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in HR coordination, administration, or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HRIS systems for data management and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across all levels.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data handling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and safe workplace culture.

We offer:

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.