Job Description
HR Coordinator
  • Monday to Friday – West Perth location
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share bonuses
  • Company contribution towards private health insurance
  • Provide practical HR support to employees and leaders

 

Our vision

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

 

About the role

We are seeking an organised, service-oriented HR Coordinator to join our Perth-based People and Culture team. This role provides practical day-to-day HR support to employees, leaders and the broader HR function, helping ensure employee queries, employee movements, reporting and HR administration are managed accurately and efficiently.

Reporting to the Manager Corporate HR, you will assist the business partnering team to act as the first point of contact for general HR enquiries, support employee lifecycle activities, maintain accurate records, liaise with Recruitment and People Support teams, and deliver HR initiatives. You will also help coordinate employee communications, reporting and follow-up actions, while escalating complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team member.

This role would suit someone approachable, proactive and confident working with employees and leaders in a busy corporate environment. It is particularly suited to an individual looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources, using this opportunity to develop their HR capability, gain practical experience, and work alongside a highly experienced team of HR professionals within the People and Culture function.

 

Duties

  • Act as a first point of contact for general employee and leader HR queries, providing timely support and escalating complex or sensitive matters where required
  • Support employee lifecycle activities including internal employee transactional, offboarding administration, employee relations support and cyclical activities
  • Liaise with internal departments and leaders to help resolve employee queries and progress actions with accuracy
  • Support employees and leaders with HR systems, forms, workflows and process requirements, including policy interpretation and employee data queries
  • Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, trackers and HR files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company requirements
  • Prepare documentation and presentations for HR-related meetings, communications, and support activities to enable effective delivery of HR services
  • Support HR reporting, data checking and follow-up actions across HR systems such as SuccessFactors or other internal systems

 

Skills and Experience

  • Strong attention to detail, particularly when handling employee data, forms, records and confidential information
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
  • A customer-focused approach, with the confidence to follow up actions and escalate matters appropriately
  • Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn and use internal People & Culture systems
  • Strong analytical skills and a solutions focused approach
  • Demonstrated communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships across site and corporate teams
  • Previous experience in HR administration, HR coordination, recruitment administration, mobilisation, employee services or high-volume site administration will be beneficial
  • Qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Commerce or a related discipline, or currently working towards completion, will be desirable. Candidates with an interest in pursuing further study in these areas are also encouraged to apply

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

West Perth Headquarters

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Posting End Date:  13/11/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  People and Corporate Affairs
Job Location:  West Perth
Posting End Date:  13/11/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.