Vacancy title:
HR Coordinator (Parental Cover - 12 month FTC)

[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Financial Services, Category: Human Resources,Admin & Office,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Neilson Financial Services

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Sydney | Sydney NSW

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About us

Neilson Financial Services is a leading direct life insurance provider, operating across the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Our mission is simple: make life insurance accessible to everyone. Since entering the Australian market, we've grown rapidly and our people are at the heart of that growth.

The opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering parental leave. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll be a critical part of how we run a smooth, compliant, and people-first operation, supporting everything from onboarding and payroll to employee relations and HR reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and genuinely enjoys being the go-to person for employees and managers alike.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, generate contracts, track probations, and process employee changes. You'll maintain our HRIS (Dayforce), support the Payroll Manager with preparation and processing, and prepare regular HR reports for the Senior Leadership Team. Day-to-day, you'll be the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring a consistent and supportive experience for our people and escalating where needed.

You'll also contribute to compliance with Australian employment legislation, keep our policies and documentation current, and support ongoing HR projects and process improvements.

What we're looking for

You bring at least two years of experience in an HR Coordinator or similar role, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You have a sound understanding of the National Employment Standards and the Fair Work Act, and you're comfortable working in an HRIS. Experience with Dayforce is a plus. Contact centre exposure and familiarity with the Banking, Finance and Insurance Industry Award are highly regarded.

Above all, you're organised, discreet, a strong communicator, and someone who takes ownership.

Why Neilson

We're a business that moves quickly, values its people, and gives HR professionals genuine scope to make an impact. You'll work closely with a supportive Head of HR and have visibility across the full employee lifecycle in a growing Australian operation.If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you!

Accessibility For Job Applicants

We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you! https://careers.neilsonfs.com/jobs

Accessibility For Job Applicants: We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.

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