Human Resources Officer - Rewarding Work

Build your brighter future at Buttercups Childcare

We are an independent childcare and early learning service provider, with 10 Centres across Perth. Our Human Resources team focuses on providing exceptional service to our colleagues and creating a welcoming and empowering place to work.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career growth – grow as we grow!
• Ongoing mentoring, professional development and training 
• Up to 30% staff discount on childcare fees
• Small team environment that is supportive and fun
• Opportunity for hybrid working arrangements 

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a recent graduate or HR professional with a strong customer focus. 

You will love this role if you:

• Have amazing attention to detail
• Look for solutions and are always curious about finding a better way to deliver great service. 
• Tackle the urgent issues while making room for the important (less urgent) ones. 
• Learn from your mistakes and want to help others avoid the same thing in the future.
• Appreciate working in a small team, in a fast paced environment. 
• Are interested in all aspects of HR and the variety that comes with a truly generalist role. 

 What you will need to be successful:

• Prior experience in Human Resources and/or a qualification in a relevant field (or currently studying).
• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and SharePoint. HR systems knowledge would be advantageous.
• High level of attention to detail along with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strong interpersonal skills to influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Can-do attitude and ability to problem solve. 
• Ability to obtain a police clearance and Working with Children check.

Duties include: 

• Participation in all aspects of the end-to-end employee life cycle, from recruitment, on-boarding, contract changes, compliance through to off-boarding. 
• Working collaboratively with the broader support team encompassing HR, Finance, and Operations management.
• Maintenance of HR records and systems, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed for compliance.
• Working with Payroll to ensure deadlines are met and everyone gets paid accurately and on time.
• Administration of a range of HR team responsibilities including staff safety incident reporting, workers compensation claims, claims for Trainee incentives, and visa sponsorship applications.
• Supporting annual performance development and salary review, and  planning cycles.
• Assisting with reporting and analytics.
• Keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations related to HR and ensuring that policies and practices are compliant.
• Assisting in the implementation of HR initiatives, including training and development, systems improvements and employee recognition and benefits programs.