Sophie Stewart
Summary
Results-driven and culturally adaptable International HR Coordinator managing global human resource operations. Expertise in international recruitment, employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and benefits administration across diverse geographies. Adept at coordinating HR functions, supporting expatriate assignments, and collaborating with global projects. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a passion for creating inclusive and productive work environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter & International HR Co-Ordinator
Future Generation JV – WEBUILD GROUP
03.2022 - Current
- Managed full-cycle international recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding talent from multiple regions.
- Work alongside our immigration lawyers with visa and work permit processes for expatriates, ensuring smooth relocation and compliance with immigration laws.
- Acted as the liaison between local HR teams and corporate headquarters, ensuring alignment of global HR strategies with regional needs.
- Provided support for international employee relocations, handling logistics, immigration, and tax compliance for employees moving between countries.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Immigration Legislation
- Collaborated with payroll and finance teams to ensure proper compensation and benefits for international employees
- Assisted in developing and implementing HR policies for expatriates and global employees, ensuring compliance with both Australian and home country regulations.
- Supported conflict resolution and performance management for international employees, working with local HR partners and managers to resolve issues.
- Generating employment contracts and internal employee correspondence
- Collate data for and generate reports on regular basis
- Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company's recruitment needs for each position and meet competitive recruitment goals and expectations.
- Develop, release, and monitor job postings on all platforms, such as social media and job boards.
- Stay active with current job boards, social networks, and platforms to find talent, and plan, create, and release job descriptions and announcements.
- Screen resumes and prospects, qualify, interview, and manage candidates throughout interview process from prepping before interviews to assisting with final offer negotiation.
- Maintain a database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, Current and non-current employees, and other subcontract relationships.
Receptionist
Banjo Paterson Inn
11.2020 - 02.2022
Manage online and phone reservations.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data.
- Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
- Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms.
- Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities.
- Respond to clients' complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
- Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and furnished to accommodate guests' needs.
Business Administration Trainee
Boyce Chartered Accountants
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Diary management and management of meeting rooms
- Handling event coordination, Including Christmas party & Melbourne Cup
- Handling queries and complaints via phone, email and general correspondence.
- Greeting all visitors
- Transferring calls and taking messages
- Managing office supplies such as stationery, equipment and furniture
- Performing Ad-Hoc admin duties
- Maintaining office services as needed (such as cleaners and maintenance companies)
Receptionist
Growth Farms
10.2018 - 05.2019
Cashier
IGA Supermarket
11.2017 - 08.2019
Skills
- Global talent acquisition and management
- International labor law and compliance
- Expatriate management and relocation
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Compensation and benefits administration
- HRIS (SuccessFactors, INX, E7, SAP)
- Cross-cultural communication and training
Accomplishments
- Seconded internationally on two month recruitment campaign across Europe & the United Kingdom to source and engage global talent
- Invited to attend HS2 project in London to tour sister TBM
- Attended recruitment and selection course at AIM Sydney
- Portfolio of talent acquisition across over 45 nationalities
Timeline
Recruiter & International HR Co-Ordinator
Future Generation JV – WEBUILD GROUP
03.2022 - Current
Receptionist
Banjo Paterson Inn
11.2020 - 02.2022
Business Administration Trainee
Boyce Chartered Accountants
08.2019 - 06.2020
Receptionist
Growth Farms
10.2018 - 05.2019
Cashier
IGA Supermarket
11.2017 - 08.2019
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