Office & HR Administrator at Appen

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field (preferred)
  • 1-2 years of experience in office or HR administration
  • Familiarity with HR Systems such as Workday, SAP, or SuccessFactors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organisation, time management, and coordination skills
  • A proactive and service-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily office operations to maintain a professional and efficient workplace
  • Act as the first point of contact for visitors, calls, and correspondence
  • Manage expense submissions for the Australia-based Executive team
  • Prepare and format reports, documents, and presentations
  • Coordinate domestic and international shipments and vendor interactions
  • Work with the Executive Administrative Assistant on key events such as the AGM, Executive Offsites, and leadership meetings
  • Plan and deliver local employee engagement events and activities
  • Support ad-hoc projects and cross-functional administrative tasks
  • Update and maintain HR intranet content
  • Provide administrative support for the Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Assist with global HR projects and communications to ensure consistent implementation across regions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Office AdministrationHR AdministrationVendor ManagementEvent PlanningExpense ManagementReport PreparationShipment CoordinationEmployee Engagement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time or part-time position, and what are the working hours?

This is a permanent regular part-time position, 5 days a week on-site for 30 hours per week.

What experience and qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need 1-2 years of experience in office or HR administration, a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (preferred), familiarity with HR systems like Workday, SAP, or SuccessFactors, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong organization, time management, and coordination skills.

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site role at the Sydney site, 5 days a week.

What is the company culture like at Appen?

Appen fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, valuing curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to delivering.

What makes a strong candidate for this Office & HR Administrator role?

A strong candidate brings structure, reliability, attention to detail, takes ownership of tasks, communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality and professionalism, and has a proactive, service-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and accuracy.

Appen

Provides high-quality training data for AI

About Appen

Appen provides high-quality training data necessary for developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems, specializing in collecting and labeling data such as images, text, speech, audio, and video. The company uses a combination of in-house experts and a network of over 1 million contractors to deliver data annotation services, which help AI algorithms learn effectively. Appen stands out from competitors due to its global reach and extensive contractor network, allowing it to offer reliable data tailored to client needs. The goal of Appen is to enable organizations to create AI systems that perform various functions, enhancing the overall capabilities of AI technology.

Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$358MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging data annotation startups threatens Appen's market share.
A major contract breach with Google highlights potential client relationship vulnerabilities.
Office closures in Toronto and Bellevue may impact operational capabilities and morale.

Differentiation

Appen specializes in high-quality training data for AI systems.
Appen offers multi-language database development for complex language technology needs.
Appen's Social Instinct platform moderates social media content in multiple languages.

Upsides

Appen raised $50 million to capitalize on generative AI opportunities.
Appen launched a solution for enterprises to customize large language models.
Appen recognized as a leader in data annotation by Everest Group in 2024.

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