Senior Recruitment and HR Advisor (12 Month Contract)

About the job

Southern Star Research is a leading Australian, privately owned CRO headquartered in Sydney. We specialise in providing clinical research services to a range of clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology markets in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.

We recognise that attracting and retaining excellent staff is the key to developing a high quality CRO and providing our Customers with the best service possible. We greatly value the contributions our staff make to our clients’ projects and to the Company. Southern Star Research’s culture is focused on fostering and maintaining a positive, professional and productive work environment.

We are looking for a talented, full-time Senior Recruitment and HR Advisor (12-month Parental Leave Cover) to join our team in Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and enhancing employee engagement. You will play a crucial role in shaping our organisational culture while supporting strategic HR initiatives to align with company goals.

If you’re interested in joining an innovative, exciting, Australian owned CRO, we’d love to talk to you.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you’ll be responsible for:

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from job advertising to candidate selection. Oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• HR Administration & Compliance: Maintain employee records, ensure compliance with legislation and industry-specific regulations, and manage HR databases and payroll coordination.
• Employee Engagement: Foster a positive workplace culture, organise social activities, and manage employee recognition programs.
• Learning & Development: Oversee the Learning Management System, coordinate professional development, and organise training programs and company conferences.
• Remuneration & Benefits: Coordinate salary reviews, maintain remuneration databases, and manage employee wellness and benefits programs.
• Social Media & Communications: Manage the company’s LinkedIn page and intranet content to promote employer branding and company achievements.
• Policies & Procedures: Support policy development, provide coaching on HR policies, and advise managers on performance management.
• Change Management & Succession Planning: Support organisational change, create communication plans, and assist in identifying high-potential employees for career progression.
• HR Analytics & Metrics: Develop and analyse reports to monitor workforce trends and optimise HR strategies.
  

Does this sound like you?

• To be successful in the role, we’re looking for candidates with:
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a generalist HR role with a strong focus on recruitment (including proactive sourcing), compliance, employee engagement, workforce planning, diversity & inclusion initiatives;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field;
• Experience in a healthcare or CRO environment is highly desirable;
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills alongside handling sensitive inquiries professionally;
• High emotional intelligence paired alongside interpersonal skillsets needed across dynamic environments.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Proven experience in HR management, with a focus on recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance;
• Strong knowledge of HR legislation and industry-specific regulations;
• Ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies and maintain a talent pipeline;
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills;
• Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives and collaborate with various stakeholders;
• Familiarity with HR software (e.g., Employment Hero) and analytics tools.
  

Why Southern Star Research?

Southern Star Research is a growing business within the Asia Pacific region and this is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to be part of a fast-paced, growing company that values its employees and fosters a culture of development and well-being. Southern Star Research are also proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work in Australia!

We Offer

• An attractive remuneration and benefits package;
• Genuine work-life balance (we appreciate you have hobbies, family and a personal life outside work);
• We value flexibility, and we welcome a discussion on what might work for you to meet your work/life commitments and support your wellbeing;
• Career stability and security;
• Office located in Gordon – under cover parking provided and close to public transport;
• STAR day – one extra day off per year for you to recharge and more!
  

We’d love to connect with you!

Don’t have the all the requirements of this role, but still interested? Please still apply!

Inclusivity, Diversity and Equality

Our commitment is to create a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of our employees with their diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.