Site HR & Administration Officer – Remote Mining Site

About the role

The Site HR & Administration Officer provides hands‑on support for human resources and camp operations at a remote mining site in Goilala District, Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the HR Manager, the role bridges on‑site workforce activities with corporate HR functions to ensure smooth mobilisation, compliance and employee welfare.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce mobilisation, including flight scheduling, travel logistics, onboarding, site‑access processing and roster administration.
• Maintain daily HR administration: personnel records, attendance tracking, payroll documentation support and contractor data management.
• Update and manage workforce databases, shift schedules and employee documentation systems.
• Oversee remote camp administration such as accommodation allocation, catering services, welfare monitoring and general support for on‑site staff.
• Assist with employee‑relations matters, disciplinary documentation, incident records and compliance tracking.
• Develop and improve administrative workflows, document‑control procedures and reporting tools.
• Prepare regular workforce reports, manpower summaries and HR updates for site leadership and corporate management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Proven experience in HR administration or workforce coordination, preferably in remote or mining environments.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently under challenging conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with operational teams, contractors and senior management.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HR information systems and database management.
• Experience with travel and logistics coordination.
• Knowledge of payroll support processes and contractor administration.