Are you a recent HR, Business, Psychology or Commerce graduate looking to launch your career in Human Resources?

Metro Finance is seeking a People & Culture Graduate / Administrator to join our growing People & Culture team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle while being mentored by experienced HR professionals.

Unlike many graduate roles that focus on a single area, you'll develop broad experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, HR systems, payroll support, workplace health & safety, employee engagement and office operations.

If you're looking to become a true HR Generalist, this role will give you the foundations to build a long-term career in People & Culture.

Roles and Responsibilities

Employee Support

- Act as a first point of contact for People & Culture enquiries
- Monitor and manage requests through the People & Culture inbox
- Provide timely and accurate support to employees
- Escalate complex matters to the People & Culture Manager when required
- Assist in the application and continuous improvement of People & Culture policies and processes

Onboarding & Employee Experience

- Support the onboarding of new employees across the business
- Prepare welcome packs, access passes and onboarding documentation
- Coordinate new starter inductions and introductory sessions
- Organise staff photos and onboarding activities
- Help create a positive and engaging employee experience from day one

Office & Workplace Administration

- Help maintain a welcoming, professional and well-presented office environment
- Coordinate office suppliers, services and tradespeople as required
- Assist with workplace health and safety initiatives
- Support the administration of Metro's WHS Committee
- Ensure office supplies and facilities are maintained within budget

Culture, Engagement & Events

- Assist with the delivery of employee engagement programs and initiatives
- Support internal communications and People & Culture content
- Assist with company events and social activities
- Help coordinate employee recognition initiatives
- Maintain People & Culture content across internal systems and office materials

Systems & Data Administration





- Maintain accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems
- Support onboarding, workflow and approval processes
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Assist with reporting and administration across People & Culture systems

Recruitment Support

- Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager with recruitment activities
- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate phone interviews
- Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications
- Support recruitment projects and hiring activities across the business

Payroll Support

- Assist with monthly and ad-hoc payroll administration tasks
- Maintain payroll documentation and records
- Support payroll processing activities as required

How to Succeed We're looking for someone who is early in their HR career and eager to learn.

You might be

- A recent graduate in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Commerce or a related discipline
- In your final year of study and available to commence full-time shortly
- Working in an administration, customer service or coordinator role and looking to transition into HR

You'll also bring:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A high level of professionalism and discretion
- Curiosity about people, workplace culture and business operations

Highly Desirable

- Previous internship, placement or work experience in Human Resources
- Experience in customer service, administration or office support
- Exposure to Employment Hero, KeyPay or other HR systems
- Experience coordinating events or activities
- Interest in technology, process improvement and AI tools




- Experience working in a professional services or corporate environment

Why Join Metro? This role has been specifically designed to develop future HR professionals.

You'll receive exposure and training across:

- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Human Resources Administration
- Employee Relations Fundamentals
- HR Systems (Employment Hero)
- Payroll Support (KeyPay)
- Learning & Development
- Employee Engagement
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Internal Communications

You'll work directly with senior People & Culture leaders and gain experience across almost every area of a modern HR function.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to help support your health and financial security, plus you'll enjoy:

- A culture that promotes growth and development
- Exposure across every major function within Human Resources
- Hands-on training from experienced People & Culture professionals
- Genuine career progression into a HR Generalist pathway
- Working out of a beautiful modern office in Sydney and virtually
- Fun, regular social events so you can get to know your coworkers

We Value Your Wellbeing

Metro Finance believes in diversity, equity and inclusion and offers a safe environment to grow. Bring your open mind, energy and can-do attitude to help us continue delivering award-winning service to our customers.

Our culture of continuous improvement provides opportunities to learn, develop and broaden your skills across all aspects of People & Culture. Whether your interests lie in recruitment, employee relations, payroll, systems, culture or workforce planning, this role will provide the foundations for a successful HR career.

About Metro Finance

We offer an alternative to traditional bank funding with a contemporary approach and mindset. Our cutting-edge financial products, advanced technology and local expertise set us apart.

We pride ourselves on delivering a genuine human experience for our customers while fostering a workplace where our people can build rewarding and meaningful careers. As Metro continues to grow, our People & Culture team plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience and supporting our success.

📌 People And Culture Graduate / Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Metro Finance
📍 Sydney