Executive Assistant to HR Director

Executive Assistant to HR Director

Posted On 29 June 2026

Executive Assistant to HR Director

29 June 2026

Executive Assistant to HR Director

Detailed Job Description:

  • $115k + super
  • Professional Services
  • Sydney CBD | Fully office-based

What makes this company unique?

  • This is one of those businesses where people genuinely enjoy coming to work! The culture is collaborative, supportive, and built on trust
  • You’ll work closely with an approachable HR Director who values having a true right-hand person and gives you the autonomy to make the role your own
  • Around 40% of your role will focus on Learning & Development, giving you the opportunity to get involved in projects that have a real impact on employees across the business
  • You’ll have plenty of variety in your day. Alongside executive support, you’ll help coordinate learning programs, events and wider People initiatives
  • It’s the kind of environment where good ideas are welcomed, initiative is appreciated, and you’ll be encouraged to get involved beyond your day-to-day responsibilities
  • You’ll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, both professionally and personally

What is unique about you?

  • You’re an experienced Executive Assistant who loves building strong relationships and becoming a genuine right-hand support
  • You enjoy being busy and naturally stay one step ahead without needing to be asked
  • You’re just as happy organising a leadership meeting as you are helping coordinate a learning workshop or company event
  • You’re incredibly organised, have great attention to detail, and love bringing order to busy schedules
  • You communicate confidently with people at every level and are someone others enjoy working with
  • You take pride in making things happen behind the scenes and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed
  • Experience supporting HR or coordinating Learning & Development is a bonus, but just as important is your willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved wherever you’re needed

A snapshot of your role…

  • Be the trusted right-hand support to the HR Director, managing a busy diary, inbox, travel and day-to-day priorities
  • Coordinate Learning & Development programs from start to finish, including scheduling, communications, logistics and reporting (around 30% of your role)
  • Prepare presentations, reports, board papers and other documentation to keep meetings and projects running smoothly

 

  • Organise leadership meetings, workshops, employee events and People team initiatives
  • Help keep everything ticking behind the scenes, providing support across the People team and jumping into projects as they arise

This role will be placed quickly, don’t hesitate!

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