Human Resources Generalist

  • R0154347
  • On Site
  • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Full time
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As the Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for providing support across the functional area of Human Resources for both the VESTA and OASIS programs taking on very complex HR challenges. You will provide support in all areas including compensation, benefits, staffing, employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), employee development, labour relations, and related areas. The position ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and related government regulations in Australia and US, whilst ensuring all related HR matters are dealt with promptly and working closely with the programs to gain feedback on how to improve the relationship with HR.

Essential Responsibilities:
 

  • Serve as an internal resource to solve most difficult problems related to functional HR areas.
  • Develop and/or recommend new policies, practices, and programs to meet management and employee needs.
  • Maintain knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and state and federal labor laws applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Lead communications efforts from HR to the business.
  • Take a lead role in acquisitions for HR.
  • Partner with business groups as needed on pricing (with Compensation), determining customer needs and finding solutions to make capture successful.
  • Partner with business groups on hiring needs and serve as a liaison for successful posting, hiring and orienting new team members.
  • Support a variety of employment/ HR activities for the designated program(s).
  • Responsible for the HR function between assigned strategic business groups, third-party administrators and corporate office.
  • Serves as point of contact for managers and employees, as needed regarding employee relations issues.
  • Ensure proper training is being accomplished by customers, for their position as well as for managers in executing their duties in HR-related matters, such as merit and performance management.
  • Ensure execution of corporate HR programs such as benefits enrollment, merit increases, management incentives, performance management and community service activities.
  • Create and maintain HR files and updates the information system in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Validate and prepare FSA Contracts for those supporting overseas operations, modifications to the contracts, or end-of-employment letters.
  • Provide training to lower-level generalists.
  • May review work prepared by others and provide constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and improvements for the department.
  • May conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization's HR processes.
  • The position may be assigned to a specific targeted business area and may require additional or specific job duties related to assigned functions that are not aforementioned.
  • Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Essential

  • Diploma – Human Resources or,
  • Equivalent demonstrated experience

EXPERIENCE – Minimum Essential

  • 2 to 3 years – in a similar role

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

  • The position is desk based and sedentary in nature, the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.  The employee will require a Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance.

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned to work shall be:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Able to fluently read, write and speak English

EHS REQUIREMENT

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:

  • Completing work tasks in a safe manner
  • Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
  • Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
  • Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment

QUALITY REQUIREMENT

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 Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts.  Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.

       

Compensation Details:

AUS: $95000-$110,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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