People & Culture Coordinator (6‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The People & Culture Coordinator will support the HR team at OceanaGold's Waihi operation, delivering efficient HR services that align with the mine’s strategic objectives. This six‑month fixed‑term position focuses on payroll coordination, HRIS maintenance and generalist HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all payroll administration activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain up‑to‑date payroll‑related employee data, including changes to employment details, hours, allowances, leave and adjustments.
• Liaise with employees and managers to resolve payroll queries and support timely payroll runs.
• Review payroll documentation for accuracy, compliance and proper authorisation.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling payroll and personal employee information.
• Use the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to keep employee records current and accurate.
• Maintain and support the SuccessFactors HRIS, providing troubleshooting, training and assistance to New Zealand sites.
• Assist the People & Culture Business Partners and Manager with generalist HR activities and day‑to‑day operations.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees, managers and external partners.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can identify and escalate payroll issues promptly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative HR team.

Required skills

• SuccessFactors HRIS
• General HRIS administration
• Payroll administration processes