HR Assistant

For over 100 years, BlueScope has built on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology, and a customer-first spirit. As one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions globally, our diverse and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas, and perspective can help shape our future.

About the Role

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support for the Total Rewards, Payroll, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Organizational Development functions. This role supports payroll and benefits administration, monitors HR and payroll communications, maintains employee records, assists with data reviews, and provides general administrative support across Human Resources. Working under the direction of the Director, Total Rewards and in partnership with HR team members, the HR Assistant ensures accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of HR services while maintaining confidentiality and strong customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Payroll (35%)
  • Monitor and manage the payroll inbox, ensuring inquiries are routed and addressed timely.
  • Assist with payroll processing activities by gathering, reviewing, and organizing payroll-related information.
  • Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and data validation activities.
  • Track payroll deadlines and communicate follow-up items to employees, managers, and HR teams.
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company standards.
  • Support payroll reporting and administrative activities while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Total Rewards (25%)
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining total rewards files and employee records.
  • Support data reviews, audits, and reconciliation activities under the guidance of the Total Rewards team.
  • Prepare and distribute communications and materials.
  • Assist with benefits enrollment and employee documentation processes.
  • Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• HR Operations (25%)
  • Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, and personnel file management.
  • Support HR documentation, records retention, and compliance activities.
  • Perform data entry, reporting, and quality assurance reviews within HR systems.
  • Assist with HR projects, process documentation, and administrative initiatives.
  • Support maintenance of employee data and ensure record accuracy.
• Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development (15%)
  • Coordinate logistics for training sessions, workshops, and employee development programs.
  • Maintain training records and participation tracking.
  • Assist with employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.
  • Prepare presentations, communications, and materials for learning and development activities.
  • Provide administrative support for talent, performance management, and development programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of administrative, HR, payroll, benefits, or customer service experience.

Skills

At BlueScope, we believe in investing in our employees through our Leading at BlueScope Attributes. Below are attributes key to success:

• Creative Problem Solver – Seeks and leverages diverse perspectives; fosters innovation and creative solutions; finds smarter solutions and uncovers value.
• Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
• Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.
• Capability Builder – Prioritizes learning and development and stretch outside comfort zones; invests in strengthening capability; makes judgements that allow others to achieve their full potential.

Work Environment

4 days in office preferred. BlueScope embraces flexible working arrangements where possible and mutually agreed.

Benefits

The benefits at BlueScope are designed to support our goal of a rewarding work experience. We offer:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan