Human Resources Assistant

Proudly Owned by Australian Farmers Are you ready to take the next step in your Human Resources career with a business that values people, growth, and continuous improvement? At McLean Farms, we are looking for a motivated and people-focused Human Resource Assistant to join our People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure across all facets of Human Resources within a large and diverse Australian business. Working in a fast-paced and supportive environment, you will partner closely with leaders and employees across the organisation while contributing to meaningful people initiatives that help drive business success. Whether you are looking to further develop your HR experience or expand your exposure across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and workforce operations, this role offers genuine career growth and development opportunities. About the Role As a Human Resource Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture function. You will be involved in a broad range of HR activities, providing hands‑on support across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, payroll administration, employee engagement, and HR projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people‑focused environment, enjoys variety in their day, and is passionate about building a long‑term career within Human Resources. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting end‑to‑end recruitment activities, including advertising, screening of resumes and candidate communication. Managing the end‑to‑end onboarding process. Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation. Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to the People & Culture team. Assisting with employee engagement initiatives. Supporting HR projects, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assisting with payroll processing and wage compliance checks. Supporting award interpretation and ensuring compliance with National Employment Standards and Fair Work Acts. Building positive working relationships with employees and leaders across the business. About You You are organised, proactive, and enjoy working with people. You have a strong attention to detail, can manage competing priorities, and are eager to continue developing your HR knowledge and capability. To be successful, you will ideally have: Minimum 2 years’ experience within a Human Resources. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information. Strong administration and computer skills. The ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the business. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (advantageous). A genuine desire to grow and develop your career within Human Resources. Why Join McLean Farms? At McLean Farms, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive workplace where our people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and succeed. What We Offer Additional Birthday Leave on top of your annual leave. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Career growth within a large and diverse Australian business. Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Reward and Recognition Program. Friendly and supportive team culture. Company social events, BBQs, and team gatherings. Work‑life balance and a collaborative working environment. Our Values Our values are at the heart of everything we do: We Care– We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community. We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner. We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously. We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge. We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong. Applicants must have full Australian working rights. You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms. Please ensure that you have read the Bio‑Security Document on the right‑hand side. #J-18808-Ljbffr