HR Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Australia is seeking an HR Specialist to join its Human Resources team based in Oakleigh, Melbourne. This is a hands-on, on-site role supporting managers and employees across the business and works closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver practical, day-to-day HR support, including employee relations matters and people initiatives.

The role suits an HR professional who enjoys working in a people-facing environment and contributing across the employee lifecycle within a structured organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR and employee relations support to managers and employees, responding to general HR enquiries and supporting the consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Support managers with employee relations matters including performance, conduct, and attendance, with escalation through the HR Business Partner where required.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including role setup, advertising, pre-employment checks, and onboarding coordination.
• Coordinate and deliver employee inductions, work experience placements, and early-career programs.
• Prepare HR and ER correspondence and maintain employee records, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and well maintained.
• Maintain workforce data within the HRIS, support managers in system use, and assist with cyclical HR activities and reporting.

Skills and experience

• Qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an operational HR, HR Specialist, or HR consulting role.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters within established frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with managers and employees.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining workforce data.

What’s on offer

• Free onsite parking at our Oakleigh location, making your daily commute easy and hassle‑free
• Ideally located with quick access to Huntingdale shops, cafés, and public transport for added convenience
• Onsite café serving coffee, meals, and a great space to connect with colleagues
• Enjoy a generous staff discount on our retail product range 
• A vibrant workplace culture with regular team events, celebrations, and social activities throughout the year  
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting your wellbeing and mental health

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.