About us

With four decades’ experience designing and delivering exceptional luxury travel experiences to our beautiful part of the world, Southern Crossings is a globally recognised leader in bespoke luxury Australia travel. This is your opportunity to join a leading inbound luxury travel team as we continue to grow.

We’re a close-knit and collaborative team who genuinely enjoy what we do and take pride in the work we deliver. While we’re passionate about achieving great results, we also believe in enjoying the journey along the way.

Our culture is supportive and down-to-earth, with plenty of opportunity to connect and share ideas. We value the relationships we’ve built as a team.

About the role

This stand-alone, part time People & Operations role is responsible for managing the key Human Resources functions of Southern Crossings, including end-to-end recruitment, providing HR advisory to Owners / Directors, overseeing HR systems, processes and policies, and ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation.

The role also drives workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives, while providing operational support across office management, company events and general business activities.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Provide day-to-day HR advice, guidance and administrative support on employee relations, including performance management, grievances and disciplinary processes, in consultation with Southern Crossings Directors and external HR consultants where appropriate.

- Develop, implement and maintain HR policies, procedures and processes across Southern Crossings Australia, ensuring compliance with applicable employment legislation,



workplace regulations and company policies, while proactively identifying and addressing potential HR compliance risks.

- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including position descriptions, job advertisements, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, offers of employment and onboarding.

- Manage and maintain onboarding, induction and offboarding processes (including exit interviews) and relevant HRIS workflows and supporting documentation.

- Prepare and maintain employment contracts, variations and other employee documentation within the HR system

- Manage the ongoing administration, maintenance and accuracy of employee records and data within the company HRIS.

- Provide HR-related payroll support, including maintaining accurate employee information and communicating relevant employment changes.

- Manage agreed workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives (team birthdays, anniversary celebrations, staff farewells etc.).

- Assist with the planning and coordination of company events, including annual team meetings and end-of-year celebrations.

- Assist with the day-to-day coordination of office operations, facilities and general administrative requirements.

About you

We are looking for a proactive,



organised and adaptable HR skilled with strong generalist and recruitment experience. You'll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities. You'll be a natural people person with a hands-on attitude, strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for fostering a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate for this role will have:

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (advantageous) .

- 3 years' prior experience in a generalist HR, People & Culture (ideally in a stand alone role).

- Prior experience supporting senior leaders

- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.

- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant workplace obligations.

- Prior experience managing and maintaining HR information systems (HRIS).

- Experience supporting payroll administration and employee performance management processes (advantageous).

- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

- Willingness to assist with broader operational responsibilities.

Please note:

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

- We will not be working with recruitment agencies for this role.

If this role appeals to you, please click the “apply now” button to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 People and Operations Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Southern Crossings
📍 Sydney