Human Resources Coordinator

Role overview

Volkswagen Group Australia is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join its Sydney-based National Sales Centre in Zetland. The business represents well-known brands including Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, Audi, Skoda, CUPRA, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. In this position, you will report to the Director of Human Resources and provide practical administrative and operational support across the HR function.

The role focuses on keeping HR processes running smoothly, supporting employee onboarding, maintaining reliable people data and records, assisting with payroll and benefits administration, and helping with employee relations and training-related activity. You will also serve as an important contact for staff, helping ensure that HR activities remain compliant with internal policies and relevant employment laws while supporting a positive workplace environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational assistance to the HR team and handle a broad range of HR administration tasks.
• Respond to HR queries as a first point of contact and help coordinate internal communication and company updates.
• Manage core HR workflows such as onboarding, leave administration, offboarding, and contract preparation.
• Work closely with the HR team on active projects and ongoing people initiatives.
• Support compensation and benefits processes by keeping employee information accurate, assisting with payroll changes, helping manage benefits and recognition programs, and contributing to annual salary review activity.
• Assist with recruitment-related tasks and help support hiring initiatives.
• Contribute to local and global reporting requirements and related HR projects.
• Maintain HR documentation, records, and filing systems with care and accuracy.

Requirements

• A degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or a closely related discipline.
• One to two years of experience in HR is strongly preferred, ideally in a commercial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative work.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Well-developed relationship management skills and the ability to earn trust from stakeholders.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Comfort using IT systems and Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is an advantage.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with a strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
• High integrity and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Basic knowledge of employment law, including the Fair Work Act.
• Permanent work rights in Australia are required for this role.
• Background checks will be required as a condition of employment.

Benefits and rewards

• Access to a learning and development culture, including LinkedIn Learning and other personal development opportunities.
• Employee recognition initiatives with regular acknowledgement and quarterly and annual awards.
• Flexible working supported by a hybrid model that balances office and home working.
• Extra leave benefits, including VGA Day paid leave and birthday leave.
• Discounts on Audi, CUPRA, Skoda, and Volkswagen vehicle purchases.
• Free admission to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family.
• Work from a newly refurbished, award-winning office with onsite parking and convenient access to a train station.

About Volkswagen Group Australia

Volkswagen Group Australia offers opportunities for professional growth, career development, and learning. The company values passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation in the workplace.

Additional information

This employer is an equal opportunity organisation and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you need recruitment process support or have role-specific questions, you can contact the Human Resources team.

Employment is limited to individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia. Successful candidates must also complete background screening through an external provider before starting.