Talent and Culture Administration Assistant

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discovers the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

Following the successful relaunch and transformation of Sydney’s iconic landmark, we are setting a new benchmark for excellence.

Discover the perfect blend of classic European style and Sofitel Luxury, with 436 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, modern meeting and event spaces, contemporary cuisine with a French twist, and our executive Club lounge- Club Millesime.

Why Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

• Ideally situated in the heart of central Sydney’s business and shopping districts, conveniently located near all public transport routes (trains, buses, ferries and lightrail)
• Industry benefits worldwide on parking, accommodation, dining and lifestyle services from day one
• Enhanced parental leave program

As our Talent & Culture Administration Assistant, you will assist in the day to day operation of our busy Talent & Culture Department, at all times representing the Sofitel brand. Your role plays a supportive role in the Talent & Culture department, through administrative support across the Ambassador Lifecycle. You contribute to supporting the business in meeting the operational needs and achieving the strategic goals of the hotel while falling within the guidelines of Accor Talent & Culture Policies and initiatives..

Strategy & Business Partnering

• Support hotel departments with HR guidance and strong customer service
• Help roll out exciting corporate programs and initiatives
• Assist in driving engagement, retention, and growth across our team

Administration & Systems

• Keep employee records, HR systems, and documentation accurate and up-to-date
• Manage onboarding materials, keycards, uniforms, and HR tools
• Assist with audits, reports, compliance, and file management

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Be the first point of contact for new starters
• Help deliver memorable employee experiences- from onboarding to celebrations
• Support internal comms, newsletters, and staff events

Recruitment Support

• Coordinate job postings, interview bookings, reference checks, and candidate tracking
• ​​​​​​​Assist with welcome packs, locker assignments, and recruitment administration

*Full job description will be sent to candidates

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in HR, administration, customer service or a similar support role (hospitality experience desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a warm, professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS systems such as Zambion or Ready Workforce a plus
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• A proactive, team-first attitude with a passion for people and service
• Familiarity with HR processes such as onboarding, recruitment, or payroll support (advantageous but not essential)
• Recently graduated in Human resources or business administration (preferred but not essential)

Joining our team will unlock generous local, national & international industry benefits on accommodation, dining, travel, wellbeing & more from Day 1. You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and be a part of the Hotel's future success. We offer discounted city parking, complimentary dry cleaning, progressive leave policies (including 10 weeks parental leave) and unlimited development opportunities as you learn from industry experts with international leader in Hospitality - Accor. We genuinely care about your success and want to help you grow on your journey with us. 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, a new challenge in 2025, we look forward to finding out more about you and invite you to apply!