Human Resources
HR Advisor - Onboarding
Sandvik Mining
HR Advisor -Onboarding I Heatherbrae, NSW
Job Type: Full time
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and people‑focused HR Advisor – Onboarding to join our collaborative HR team based at the Heatherbrae, NSW branch. This role is primarily responsible for delivering an exceptional, end‑to‑end onboarding experience for new employees and internal transfers, ensuring each individual feels welcomed, prepared, and supported from pre‑boarding through their first month.
With onboarding as the core focus, you will coordinate systems, documentation, communication, and stakeholder support to create a smooth and engaging transition into the organisation. Alongside this, you will provide limited HR advisory and administrative support to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across the employee lifecycle.
This role plays a critical part in driving early engagement, productivity, and long‑term retention through a high‑quality onboarding experience.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the full onboarding process for new starters and internal moves, from pre‑boarding through the first month.
Create and maintain job details and employee records in Workday, resolving issues as they arise.
Prepare and send New Starter Packs so employees have the information and resources they need before they start.
Manage onboarding activities in Enboarder, monitor engagement, and suggest improvements to enhance the new starter experience.
Work closely with managers and internal teams to ensure all onboarding tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Arrange IT access, systems, equipment, uniforms, and PPE so new starters are ready from day one.
Check in with managers before, on, and after start dates to confirm readiness and address any issues.
Provide practical support to new starters and coordinate with internal teams to resolve problems quickly.
Partner with Payroll to ensure new employees and internal changes are set up accurately and on time.
Maintain accurate employee records in Workday and SharePoint, including contracts and employment documentation.
Complete regular data checks to ensure records are accurate, compliant, and up to date.
Handle employee information confidentially and in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Respond to routine HR enquiries and escalate more complex matters when required.
Support the communication and application of HR policies, processes, and local procedures.
Assist with visa documentation and related administrative tasks.
Support key HR activities such as performance processes, employee surveys, rewards programs, and HR communications.
About you
You are a proactive and organised professional with a relevant qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field (or currently working toward one). You bring experience in administrative or HR support roles, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You have a warm, approachable style and build strong relationships with ease, delivering a high standard of service to both internal and external customers. You communicate confidently, can influence and support others, and are comfortable working with HR systems or similar databases. Experience with Workday and Enboarder is highly regarded. You are adaptable, quick to learn new processes, and committed to ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a great experience for all stakeholders.
Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
What we offer
A competitive remuneration package
Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition
Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral programs
Performance‑based bonus incentives
Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance
Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.
Who we are
Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.
Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.
We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.
For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Chelsea.webb@sandvik.com
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