HR Officer in Perth

Deliver responsive and customer focused HR administration support. Work for an empowering and inclusive working environment; including access to diverse opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group. Permanent full-time opportunity; situated in Perth CBD offices.

About WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households. Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Services Supervisor, the Human Resources Officer role will be an important member of the team, providing frontline HR service delivery including lifecycle events, recruitment activities and supporting projects as required. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality customer experience through the HR Services Centre by triaging and responding to enquiries, meeting service levels and promoting effective self-service. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate transactional processes of events through Success Factors and delivering accurate outputs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver responsive, customer focused HR generalist support by triaging enquiries and guiding employees and leaders where required using Success Factors.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with customers throughout the lifecycle of the request.
• Ensure the accurate processing of employee lifecycle transactions including onboarding, movements, changes to terms and conditions, and terminations.
• Maintenance and creation of work instructions to support HRO processes.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders including HR Business Partners, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and IT to support seamless HR operations.
• Contribution to the development and delivery of HR reporting, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancements.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications with a minimum of 2 years post Human Resource Officer experience preferably within a service delivery or shared services/operations environment.
• Experience providing generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply guidance appropriately.
• Experience with employee onboarding processes.
• Good MS Office experience including HR systems such as Workday or Success Factors is beneficial.
• Experience managing an end-to-end HR ticketing management system, including prioritisation, investigation/triage, accurate record keeping, stakeholder updates and meeting SLAs.
• Good communication, engagement and collaboration skills to liaise with stakeholders across the business at all levels.
• High attention to detail and sound judgement, aligning to confidentiality principles and ways of working.
• A service delivery or shared services industry environment is ideal but not essential.
• Energetic, self-motivated and resilient in making an impact as a HR officer with the business goals.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group.

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD. Applications close on 26th August 2026. This position is suitable for applicants with the applicable Australia Work Rights.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible. Agency applications will not be accepted.