HR Coordinator

Imagine having the power to stress-test an entire power grid against a hurricane or thunderstorm before the clouds even gather. That is the reality we are creating at Neara.

We use advanced machine learning to create engineering-grade, physics enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, this helps asset owners understand their biggest challenges and bring the most viable solutions to life across millions of kilometres of infrastructure.

By simulating extreme weather and structural stress at a network-wide scale, we empower the world’s largest utilities to pinpoint risks, optimise investments and build a more resilient global energy future.

Our team is a collection of brilliant minds who are fanatical about making a tangible difference in the real world, utilising AI and machine learning to accelerate everything from data classification to complex scenario analysis. We have built a special culture where innovation thrives because everyone owns the mission and we need smart, creative people to help us scale this impact to every corner of the globe.

Neara is looking for an HR Coordinator who is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience and being at the heart of a fast-growing global team. In this role, you’ll support every stage of the employee journey, delivering seamless, people-first HR support that helps employees feel valued, supported, and set up for success.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting people and processes, and takes pride in keeping things organised behind the scenes. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and wants to grow their career within a fast-growing company while being part of a collaborative and impactful team.

Location: Sydney, NSW (On-site)

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end onboarding processes for new hires globally, including issuing offer letters, preparing employment contracts, and ensuring a smooth first-day experience and successful onboarding.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, amendments, and letters of variation in line with local employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Create and maintain ad hoc HR reports and dashboards from HRIS data, using tools such as Excel and Google Sheets to clean, analyse, and present insights that support business and people decisions.
• Support offboarding processes, including resignation acceptance, exit documentation and managing the offboarding procedure.
• Assist with the coordination of payroll inputs, leave management, and benefits administration across different regions and time zones.
• Support the development and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and templates, ensuring they remain current and consistent with applicable employment law.
• Provide general administrative support to the broader HR team, including scheduling, document management, reporting, and project coordination as required.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an HR administration or coordinator role, ideally within a startup, scaleup, or technology environment.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contracts, and offboarding.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional employment practices and the ability to work across different time zones effectively.
• Close attention to detail with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and productivity tools; comfortable working in digital-first, remote-friendly environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service orientation and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

• Competitive salary + ESOP.
• Significant career development and growth opportunities.
• Highly meritocratic, non-bureaucratic, and low-ego work culture.

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