HR Consultant

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

What if your most rewarding experiences couldn’t be captured by a resume?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. 

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

What 's in it for you 

Are you an enthusiastic and confident junior HR or customer service professional who is keen to learn and contribute to the team and the organisation? We are hiring. 

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and hard-working HR Consultant to join our People Operations Team in Melbourne!

This role is integral in partnering with the business to enable people operations to run smoothly and efficiently. The team manages all of EY’s HR/Talent services and initiatives, with exceptional client service at the heart of what we strive for. 

This role will focus on partnering with internal stakeholders and global teams to provide advice in relation to Talent functions, policy interpretation, talent related transactions and processes.

This role would be suitable for a motivated HR professional looking to gain experience in a global company, or a highly experienced customer service or admin professional looking to build their career. 

This role is offered on an initial 12-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities

• Provides accurate and timely guidance and HR advice in relation to HR data, policies and processes to Team Leaders, Partners and other key stakeholders.
• Management of the administration for health cases relating to salary continuance and workers compensation
• First line response and query management as a key contact in the central HR team at EY
• Works with our managed services processing team to ensure quality service delivery
• Works alongside our external payroll provider and onshore payroll team to ensure HR data is consistent across systems
• Works in conjunction with our broader Oceania Core Business Services teams, in particular Recruitment, Payroll Mobility on processes such as employment data changes and contract generation
• Escalates risks to the People Team Leader as required
• Assists in the management of the global HR system/HRIS for all Oceania employees
• Understands how each relevant EY systems relate to each other and identifies potential errors to mitigate risk
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Payroll team members to resolve payroll-related queries related to HR information.  

What we're looking for

• Ability to work and team with a variety of different people, including business stakeholders and other HR teams
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong customer service skills and client-centric approach
• Growth mindset and the ability to identify and implement continuous improvement within current work practices
• A disposition to be a self-starter, comfortable working on your own and with teams and managing high-volume work on a tight deadline
• A positive style of communication (written and verbal) that can both engage and influence
• Understanding of HR processes and/or relevant employment legislation would be an advantage

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility 

• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness 

• Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/au/benefits 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

 
At EY, we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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