Broad HR role supporting employees across NSW
Work closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations and Payroll
Work with one of NSW's leading early childhood education providers
Broad HR role supporting employees across NSW
Work closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations and Payroll
Work with one of NSW's leading early childhood education providers
Little Zak's Academy
is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
We are looking for an experienced
HR Coordinator
to join our Support Office team in
Ryde
on a
12-month fixed-term contract
to provide maternity leave cover, with the possibility of an extension or transition to a permanent position based on performance and the needs of the business.
This is a hands-on HR role supporting the day-to-day employee lifecycle across our growing network of centres. You will work closely with our People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, Operations, Learning & Development and Payroll teams, as well as Centre Directors and employees across the organisation.
About the Role
As
HR Coordinator
, you will provide practical HR administration and support across a broad range of activities, including:
Coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
Preparing employment contracts,



letters and other HR documentation
Coordinating pre-employment checks and compliance requirements
Monitoring employee qualifications, accreditation, training and other required documentation
Processing employee changes including transfers, promotions and changes to employment conditions
Supporting Centre Directors and employees with day-to-day HR queries
Assisting with probation and performance review processes
Providing administrative support for workers compensation and return-to-work matters
Supporting Payroll with employee information and changes
Maintaining accurate employee information in systems including Tanda
Assisting with training and Learning & Development administration
Preparing HR reports and supporting HR projects and audits
Following up outstanding HR actions and documentation
Providing general HR support to the wider People & Culture team
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary package
Up to 50% childcare discount
Wellbeing Day each year (available after 12 months of service)
$50 monthly wellness allowance
$1,000 referral bonus
EAP (Sonder) for confidential wellbeing support
Supportive and high-performing team environment
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
About you
You will have previous experience in an
HR Coordinator,



HR Administrator, HR Advisor or similar role
and be comfortable working across a broad range of HR responsibilities.
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong HR administration experience
Is highly organised and detail-oriented
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Is confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels
Understands the importance of confidentiality when handling employee information
Is comfortable working with HR systems and learning current platforms
Takes initiative and follows tasks through to completion
Has a practical and people-focused approach
Works well as part of a collaborative team
Experience within
early childhood education, education, childcare or another multi-site organisation
will be highly regarded.
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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📌 Hr Coordinator | Maternity Leave Cover (Sydney)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 Sydney