Human Resources Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. SGS scores B on the Alion truth index.
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Reporting to the Human Resources Business Partner, you will take on a varied and impactful role supporting employees and managers across a comprehensive range of HR activities. Drawing on your experience, you'll contribute to recruitment and employee relations, performance management, training delivery and policy implementation helping to establish consistent HR practices and foster a positive workplace culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with HR Advisors and Business Partners to deliver day-to-day HR activities, bringing your expertise to enhance operational efficiency.
- Manage immigration and visa matters whilst ensuring full regulatory compliance across all relevant jurisdictions.
- Contribute to M&A activities, including workforce planning, recruitment strategy and seamless employee integration.
- Prepare and maintain employment contracts, variations, position descriptions and comprehensive HR documentation to the highest standards.
- Lead coordination of onboarding, offboarding and employee lifecycle activities to ensure positive experiences at every stage.
- Maintain accurate and secure HR records whilst responding promptly to employee and manager enquiries with professionalism and discretion.
- Support employee relations initiatives, performance management processes, HR reporting and strategic projects as required.
- Contribute to recruitment activities, leveraging your knowledge to support effective talent acquisition.
This role is open to applications from candidates based in Perth or Brisbane.
You’re an organised and adaptable HR professional who enjoys supporting employees and managers in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong attention to detail, clear communication skills and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
- Qualification in Human Resources
- 2-3 years’ experience in an HR administration, coordinator or similar role
- Working knowledge of the Australian employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, use initiative and adapt to changing priorities
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.