HR Administrator – InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef in Hayman Island, Australia

About us

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

What’s the job?

The core focus of the HR Administrator is to support the administrative function of the HR department. The HR Administrator will ensure the compliant recording and tracking of all colleague documentation for the life cycle, from onboarding to off boarding. In partnership with the HR team, Department Managers and external payroll team, the HR Administrator triggers and meets all payroll deadlines along with supporting the Human Resource team in the full range of HR activities as required.

*Please note this position is an entry level admin role based on Hayman Island.

Your day-to-day:

We’re seeking an HR Administrator to manage administrative processes and IHG people technology, ensuring payroll deadlines are met and supporting new starter onboarding. You’ll collaborate with leaders and external payroll teams, facilitate contract development, and drive compliance with onboarding procedures. With a keen eye on financial and compliance matters, you’ll monitor budget expenditure, conduct audits, and assist in supplier management and payment processing. Additionally, you’ll deliver exceptional internal customer service, particularly during peak periods, while efficiently managing HR supplies and external stock providers. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and a passion for enhancing the employee experience, we want to hear from you. Join us in supporting our team and fostering a positive workplace environment.

About you

The HR Administrator reports into the Human Resources Manager and works in partnership with the broader Human Resources team based on and off island. We are looking for an enthusiastic Human Resources professional with the following:

• Previous experience within the Hospitality/Tourism Industry.

• Administration background strongly regarded.

• Formal qualification in Human Resources beneficial but not necessary

What we offer

• World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields

• An exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.

• Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.

• IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.

How to Apply

Please visit Careers – InterContinental Hayman Island for further information regarding living and working on Hayman Island including accommodation types, facilities, and FAQ’s.

We also invite you to learn more by following our social channels:

• Facebook via @ICHIRcareers and Instagram via @ihgaustraliacareers

We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.