People Operations Coordinator

People Operations Coordinator – Join to apply for the role at KBR, Inc. At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people in more than 80 countries and operates in over 29 countries. Title: People Operations Coordinator Position: Permanent full-time. Location: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. The Opportunity As our People Operations Coordinator, you will deliver quality customer service through day‑to‑day People transactional activities across the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities include creating contracts of employment, onboarding new employees, managing employee records, job changes, terminations, and reporting. You will build close working relationships with internal stakeholders (Tax, Finance, People Team) and external vendors. Key Responsibilities Support continuous improvement with a customer service mindset. Deliver transactional processes across the employee lifecycle against metrics and SLAs. Manage level 0 and 1 employee queries, escalating where appropriate. Support the use of Workday within KBR and identify and support implementation of new features. Support activities for new system functionality and People initiatives. Ensure accurate employee data and record management, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity. Ensure process controls are adhered to, to achieve required governance and compliance requirements. Support pre‑payroll administrative activities for fortnightly and monthly pay cycles when required. Develop & maintain relationships with key stakeholders (People & Culture, Finance, Tax, and external vendors) providing high levels of customer service. Other duties to help support the wider People Shared Services team as required. Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline (desirable). Experience with Workday (preferred). Experience in a People function, preferably within a shared service or operational support environment. Demonstrated decision‑making and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks and stakeholder expectations. People systems experience and knowledge, and intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft suite. Good relationship management and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to a customer service mindset. About You You might be at the beginning of your HR career and eager to grow your skills and make a real impact. You’re organised, detail‑focused, and passionate about delivering great service across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and bring a customer‑first mindset to everything you do. If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR journey, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Of KBR A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work Flexible working conditions Competitive salary (including annual reviews) Paid Parental leave Paid Reservist leave Income protection Corporate rewards Salary packaging/Novated leasing Discounted employee stock purchase plans Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways Please note: Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. For shortlisted candidates, you may be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. These assessments help us gain a fair and objective understanding of your strengths and working style. Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online. Reference # R #J-18808-Ljbffr