Human Resources Administrator
Support human resources processes, including hiring, payroll, and benefits administration.
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- What's it like to be a Human Resources Administrator?
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What's it like to be a Human Resources Administrator?
A Human Resources (HR) Administrator handles administrative tasks for the HR department, including processing employment paperwork, updating HR databases, and responding to employee enquiries. They support recruitment processes, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and ensure compliance with labour laws. Their work is essential to maintaining an organised and efficient HR department.Tasks and duties
- Managing HR-related documentation, such as contracts, recruitment paperwork, and employee records.
- Updating HR databases with employee data like leaves, benefits, and contact details.
- Assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes, including scheduling interviews and handling orientation materials.
- Responding to employee queries and handling issues as they arise.
- Supporting the administration of employee benefits.
- Assisting with compliance to labour laws and internal HR policies.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Human Resources Administrator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. HR Administration
Administrative Support
Payroll
HR Systems
Thoroughness
HRIS
Generalist HR
Employment Law
Organised
Microsoft Office
HR Projects
Data Entry
Communication Skills
Database Systems
Employment Contracts
End to End Recruitment
HR Policies
Multitasking
Employee Relations
Time Management
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Latest Human Resources Administrator reviews
Jan 2026
It's a great job with a focus on people's best interest and their wellbeing, sometimes it can be frustrating when staff have high expectations or don't understand why certain choices are being made
Reviewer's QualificationNational Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsVariety, people focus, people's behaviour, coaching managers, wellbeing initiatives
The challengesCompliance and policy work, staff who assume I have nothing to do and simply wait on their queries. HR is a lot of confidential and background work so it often seems to staff that I have nothing to do...
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Nov 2025
Look forward to going to work and doing my job! Even with the constant recruitment needs
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Hospital Management
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsI absolutely love working in HR but within the hospitality sector! My first passion was hospitality but I needed a change so that is why I moved to HR! I find my HR role very fulfilling but my role do...
The challengesConstantly recruiting due to working for a hospitality business.
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