Site HR & Administration Officer – Remote Mining Site

About the role

The Site HR & Administration Officer provides hands‑on operational support for human resources and camp administration at a remote mining operation in Goilala District, Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the role acts as the primary link between on‑site operations and corporate HR functions, ensuring smooth workforce mobilisation and day‑to‑day personnel management.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Proficiency in maintaining HR databases and personnel records.
• Experience with roster and shift‑schedule management.
• Ability to coordinate travel logistics and contractor administration.