Purpose and Impact:

​​The HR Generalist provides comprehensive, dual-jurisdictionoperational and administrative support across the VESTA and OASIS programs. This role acts as a critical link between program management and corporate HR, balancing daily administrative execution with the resolution of complex employee relations, compliance, and policy challenges. The successful candidate ensures strict adherence to Australian Fair Work legislation, US federal/statelaborlaws, and strictdefensesecurity compliance standards.​

Work Schedule:

​​Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day​

Essential Responsibilities:

​​1. HR Operations & System Administration

• ​Data Integrity:Maintainaccurate,timelydata entry within Australian and US HRIS and payroll systems.

• ​Personnel Actions:Process contracts, variations, onboarding workflows, and terminations withinHRISand customer systems.

• ​Benefits & Superannuation:Coordinate end-to-endenrollmentand queries for Australian superannuation and US benefits plans.

• ​General Administration:Manage confidential records, employee files, scheduling, and site access coordination.

​2. Employee Relations & Advisory

• ​Frontline Advisory:Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and employeesregardingHR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• ​Problem Solving:Investigate and resolve complex, localized employee relations issues, escalating to senior HR leadership when necessary.

• ​Stakeholder Engagement:Partner closely with VESTA and OASIS program leads to gather feedback and continuously improve HR service delivery.

​3. Policy, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• ​Cross-Border Compliance:Monitor and ensure company compliance with AU Fair Work Ombudsman regulations and US state/federallaborlaws.

• ​Policy Development:Assistin drafting, updating, and implementing local HR policiesand procedures.

• ​Audit Readiness:Maintainaudit-ready records management systems in alignment withdefensecontracting compliance.

​4. Workplace Health, Safety & Governance

• ​WHS/OSHA Compliance:Promote andmaintainworkplace health and safety practices at the site level.

• ​Ad-Hoc Duties:Perform other reasonable tasks to support the broader HR team and programobjectives​

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• ​​Desk-based, sedentary role requiring prolonged use of computers.

• ​Occasional lifting of office materials up to 5kg.

• ​High cognitive demand requiring rapid context-switching between operational compliance tasks and strategic problem-solving.​

CommunicationRequirements

• ​​Excellentoral and writtencommunication skillswith operatingknowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications arerequired​

Security Clearance Required:

​​MinimumActive U.S. Secret orAustralianNegative Vetting (NV1)equivalentDepartment of Defense Security Clearance and ability tomaintainthat clearance Depending on ongoing mission needs and accessthe role requires,the candidate maybe requiredtoobtainahigherU.S.Top Secretor Australian Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)clearance.​

Minimum Education:

• ​​Essential:Certificate IV in Human Resources, or aBachelor’s Degreein HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.​

Minimum Years of Experience:

• ​​Essential:2+ years of experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role.

• ​Essential:Proven experienceutilizingWorkdayor equivalent enterprise-tier HRIS platforms.

• ​Highly Desirable:Experience supportingdefenseindustry programs or working within a dual AU/US corporate matrix.

• ​Highly Desirable:Basic foundational knowledge of both the Australian Fair Work Act and USAFederal Labor Standards Act​

Required Certifications: (if needed)

​​N/A​

Qualifications:

• ​​Essential:Current open Driver’s Licence.​

​​This position isdesignatedas a safety sensitive position.

​As part of our commitment tomaintaininga safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel tocomply withcompany drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  ​

​​Other Responsibilities:

​Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency responsetasksand serving on safety committees and teams.

​Quality- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

​Procedure Compliance- Each employee must read,understandand implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tohis/her job.

​Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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