Volunteer HR Coordinator (Remote, Flexible) – Use Your HR Skills for Good

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to put your skills to good use? Whether you are semi-retired, on a career break or simply want to give back, this is a chance to make a real difference in around 5 hours a week, fully remote and around your schedule.

Lifestyle Markets Australia Inc. (LMA) is a registered charity that runs multicultural markets, festivals and family fundraising events across Victoria. All proceeds support Kinds of Happiness (KOH), a charity supporting disadvantaged young people in regional and rural Australia.

At a Glance

• Time commitment: Around 5 hours per week, flexible around your schedule
• Location: Fully remote, open to anyone in Australia. Our team of around 50 volunteers is spread across the country
• Reports to: People and Culture Team Leader

About the Role

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are building a People and Culture function to match. As our HR Coordinator, you will look after the volunteer journey from application through to the first months in the role, working closely with our People and Culture Team Leader and Team Leaders across LMA. You will bring your experience to a growing team and have a real say in how we recruit, welcome and support our volunteers.

What You Will Do

• Draft position descriptions and ads for new or updated roles
• Screen applications and conduct interviews via Google Meet
• Coordinate onboarding, including offer letters, compliance checks and system access
• Check in with new volunteers at 7, 21 and 40 days
• Track volunteer milestones and help celebrate them
• Keep our recruitment, onboarding and skills trackers up to date
• Join our weekly online team meeting on Monday evenings

Essential Skills and Experience

• HR experience, paid or volunteer, ideally in recruitment and onboarding
• Strong organisation skills and a commitment to following things through
• Attention to detail and clear, warm communication
• Discretion with personal and confidential information
• Reliability and the ability to work independently in a remote team
• Confidence using Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Drive and Google Meet

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Qualifications in HR or a related field
• Experience conducting interviews and coordinating onboarding
• Previous volunteer or not-for-profit experience

What We Offer

• Flexible, fully remote volunteering that fits around your life
• The chance to use your HR skills to help shape a growing People and Culture function
• Working alongside an experienced HR leader and a supportive team
• A welcoming, inclusive and diverse volunteer community
• A reference on successful completion
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps young people in regional and rural Australia

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply and tell us a little about your HR background and what draws you to this role.