Division: Practice Services
Department: HR
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Application Closing Date: 23 November 2026
About Us McGrathNicol is a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, helping businesses improve performance, manage risk, and achieve stability and growth. Guided by our values of Understanding, Commitment, and Impact, we are high-performing, client-focused, and proud of our collegiate culture. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent.
The Opportunity
Join our leading professional services firm as a Human Resources (HR) Administrator, based in our Sydney office. Following an internal promotion within our highly regarded People Team, we are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented individual to support HR operations across our 400+ employees and Partners in Australia.
This is a broad and varied role offering exposure across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, HR systems, payroll coordination and recruitment. You will work closely with the People Team and stakeholders across the firm, making this an excellent opportunity to build your HR experience within a supportive and collaborative professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, changes to employment conditions and offboarding, ensuring documentation and HR records are accurate and completed on time.
- Provide responsive day-to-day HR operational support to employees and Partners.
- Support Undergraduate and Lateral recruitment activities, including recruitment administration and candidate coordination.
- Maintain our HR Information System, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
- Work closely with the Payroll team to ensure employee changes and relevant information are provided accurately and within required timeframes.
- Process and manage invoices for the People Team on a fortnightly basis.
- Support a range of People Team initiatives and projects, with opportunities to gain broader exposure across HR, Learning & Development and recruitment.
About You
- A degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.
- Approximately 1–2 years' experience in an HR administration or coordination role. Relevant HR internship experience will also be considered.
- Experience working with an HR Information System. Experience with SuccessFactors would be advantageous.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.
- Full Australian working rights
- Why Join Us At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in a energetic and empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact in a social and inclusive team environment. We support flexible ways of working and focus on outcomes, collaboration and client service.
We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success.
Interested?
If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career, apply today to join our dynamic team at McGrathNicol. For more information, please contact our national HR team at
[email protected].
📌 HR Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Mcgrathnicol
📍 Sydney