People & Culture Administrator Supportive, collaborative team environment, based in Brisbane Join a secure industry providing essential services Australia wide Progressive and sizeable business on growth trajectory About us Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region's economy, businesses and households running. We are a company built on solid foundations and we are incredibly proud of the essential role we continue to play supporting Australia's supply chain. At Pacific National, we take great pride in delivering our best every day and have a relentless focus on customer service and place safety above all else. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90 sites across Australia. We respect and care for the communities in which we operate and continue to evolve our community engagement and strengthen relationships through partnerships and investment. We are focused on reducing the environmental footprint of our business, while also enabling decarbonisation of the supply chains in which we participate. About the role A permanent opportunity has presented itself for a People & Culture Administrator to join our HR Services team. Reporting to the People & Culture Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of P&C activities across the full employee lifecycle including: Facilitating approvals for our business leaders to fill vacant positions. Supporting the onboarding coordination of newcomers to our company. Maintaining our HRIS data accuracy. Processing employee movement transactional activities across various platforms. Responding to employee queries. Assisting in continuous improvement projects aligned to career interests. Mentoring and guidance will be provided throughout your journey of growth as you contribute to the outcomes of the national P&C Team. This role has a clear career path ahead and will provide great exposure to a fast paced, large and complex operational business where P&C is valued and respected. About you The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience: Working towards a formal HR qualification or a broad understanding of human resources practices, processes and disciplines. Prior experience in an administration role within a similar industry or large, complex organisation will be highly regarded. Superior organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple and sometimes dynamically changing priorities. A high level of personal accountability, resilience and a natural service orientation. The ability to work well within a supportive team and build strong relationships across the Pacific National business. The benefits At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. When you join the Pacific National team, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we'll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including: Industry leading programs focussed on your growth and career development. Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for primary carers at full pay after 12 months service. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs). A focus on your mental health and wellbeing through our PeerConnect program. Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Benestar, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you. Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing. Discounted fitness and wellbeing benefits with membership to WhereFit, our wellbeing benefits partner. Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, retail brands, vehicles and more. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/pacific-national to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies. We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process? If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please outline at the time of your application. Closing date Applications close on the 18th of February 2024. Next steps Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers http://www.pacificnational.com.au/careers Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.