HR Specialist

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised HR & Recruitment Specialist to oversee recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong people-management skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage employee processes while ensuring that documentation, credentials and compliance requirements are kept up to date.

This role is suited to someone who can work independently, communicate confidently and help build efficient HR processes as the organisation grows.

• Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, application reviews, candidate screening and interviews.
• Coordinate hiring needs with management to ensure staffing requirements are met.
• Oversee employee onboarding, including paperwork, background checks, credential verification and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Track employee licenses, certifications, credentials and renewal deadlines.
• Coordinate staff training and monitor mandatory training requirements.
• Manage day-to-day HR queries, employee documentation and administrative tasks.
• Support management with performance concerns, attendance issues and employee accountability.
• Develop and improve HR processes as the organisation grows.
• Help ensure compliance with employment regulations and healthcare staffing requirements.

• At least 2 years of experience in HR, recruitment, HR operations or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or HR leadership experience.
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding and employee documentation.
• Familiarity with background checks, credentialing, compliance and training requirements.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioural health or a service-based organisation is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR management software.

We’re looking for someone who is smart, proactive, highly detail-oriented and confident when dealing with people. The successful candidate should be able to take ownership of HR processes, communicate professionally, maintain confidentiality and hold employees accountable.

Healthcare or behavioural health HR experience will be a strong advantage.