HR Coordinator

About Neara

Neara leverages cutting-edge machine learning to build engineering-grade, physics-enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, enabling asset owners to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions across extensive infrastructure. By simulating extreme weather and structural stresses at a broad scale, Neara helps global utilities identify risks, optimize investments, and foster a resilient energy future. Our innovative team combines passion and expertise to accelerate data analysis using AI and machine learning, cultivating a culture where every member contributes to our impactful mission worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking an HR Coordinator who is dedicated to delivering an outstanding employee experience and supporting a rapidly expanding international team. This role involves managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle with a focus on seamless, people-centric HR services that make employees feel valued and supported. Ideal candidates will enjoy working in dynamic environments, have excellent organizational skills, and be eager to advance their HR career within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle onboarding for new hires worldwide, including issuing offer letters, preparing employment contracts, and ensuring a smooth integration during the first day and beyond.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts and related documents, ensuring compliance with employment laws across multiple regions.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, upholding data integrity and confidentiality standards.
• Generate and analyze HR reports and dashboards using Excel and Google Sheets to support strategic business and people decisions.
• Facilitate the offboarding process by managing resignation acceptances, exit paperwork, and related procedures.
• Assist in payroll input coordination, leave tracking, and benefits administration across diverse locations and time zones.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and upkeep of HR policies, procedures, and document templates to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Provide general administrative support including scheduling, document control, reporting, and coordination for HR projects.

Requirements

• Previous experience in HR administration or coordination, preferably in startup, scaleup, or technology sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes covering onboarding, contract management, and offboarding.
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional employment laws and skilled at managing tasks across various time zones.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and productivity tools, comfortable in digital-first, remote-friendly environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a client-service mindset and discretion handling confidential information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range from A$65,000 to A$75,000 per annum.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) opportunities.
• Substantial prospects for professional growth and career advancement.
• A meritocratic, low-bureaucracy, and supportive work culture emphasizing collaboration and respect.

Additional Information

This position requires presence at the Sydney, NSW office location.