HR Coordinator – Independent School

Location: Upper North Shore and/or Hills Area, Sydney

Salary: $80k + super

5 days a week on Site

Join a respected independent school in Sydney’s Upper North Shore, known for its strong community, academic excellence, and supportive culture. We are seeking a capable and organised HR Coordinator to support the school’s people and culture function across a broad range of operational HR activities.

I am working on multiple roles - so please apply if you are looking for any HR role in the Upper North Shore or Hills Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of HR initiatives aligned to the school’s strategic goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment coordination, including:

- Advertising roles and managing candidate applications.

- Screening, interview scheduling, and reference checks.

- Liaising with hiring managers and external agencies where required.

- Coordinating onboarding to ensure a seamless commencement experience.

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with performance review processes, employee engagement activities, and professional development coordination.
• Provide first-level advice on HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Support workforce planning and assist in identifying future staffing needs across academic and operational teams.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented HR function within a school environment.

About You:

• Previous experience in an HR Coordinator or HR administrative role, ideally within education or another structured environment.
• Strong recruitment coordination experience across teaching and professional staff roles is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, compliance, and best practice HR processes.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, approachable, and confident building relationships across all levels of a school community.