CPC Engineering has over 50 years experience in the Mining Sector and is 100% Western Australian owned. We are currently seeking a motivated and driven Human Resources Advisor to join our organisation in a permanent, full-time capacity.
Role Summary
The Human Resources Advisor operates within a centralised HR and Talent & Resourcing model, providing consistent, high-quality people support across the full employee lifecycle. The role delivers generalist HR advisory services, while also supporting recruitment and onboarding activities in partnership with the central Talent & Resourcing team.
The HR Advisor partners with leaders to support workforce needs, employee relations and day-to-day people matters, ensuring all activities align with group-wide policies, industrial instruments and governance frameworks. The role acts as a key enabler of a consistent and positive employee experience across recruitment, onboarding, performance and employee relations.
Role Scope
Provides HR advisory support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and exits
Supports recruitment activity in partnership with the central Talent & Resourcing function
Plays a key role in onboarding and early employee lifecycle management
Operates as a shared service across all divisions and regions
Applies consistent HR governance, policies and processes across the group
Escalates complex, high-risk or strategic matters to the HR Manager as required
Works closely with Talent & Resourcing, Payroll and HSEQ as an integrated function
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Advisory & Leader Support
Provide day-to-day HR advice to leaders and employees across the group
Coach leaders on performance, conduct and engagement matters
Support consistent application of group HR policies and frameworks
Escalate complex or high-risk matters as required
2. Recruitment Support (Centralised Model)
Support recruitment activities in partnership with the central Talent & Resourcing team
Work with hiring managers on role requirements and position descriptions
Coordinate recruitment processes, offers, contracts and pre-employment checks
Ensure recruitment activity aligns with central governance and approvals
3. Onboarding & Early Employee Lifecycle
Coordinate onboarding and induction activities
Ensure employment documentation, system access and payroll setup are completed
Support probation reviews and early performance conversations
4. Employee Relations & Case Management
Manage employee relations matters including performance, grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions and exits
Ensure matters comply with legislation, industrial instruments and company policy
Maintain accurate documentation to support defensible outcomes
5. Industrial Relations & Compliance
Apply and interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements, contracts and legislation
Support employment-related audits and compliance reporting
Identify and escalate industrial or legislative risks
6. HR Governance, Policy & Process
Support implementation and adherence to group HR policies and procedures
Identify gaps or inconsistencies in people practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR frameworks and tools
7. HR Systems, Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate employee and recruitment data across HR systems
Support workforce reporting and HR metrics
Ensure confidentiality, data integrity and audit readiness
8. Culture, Engagement & Change Support
Support culture, engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Assist leaders through organisational change and workforce transitions
Promote consistent leadership behaviours and company values
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
3–5+ years' experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisory role
Experience operating in a centralised or shared-services HR model
Strong employee relations and case management capability
Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
High-quality written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Experience in engineering, construction, mining or project-based environments
Exposure to unionised or multi-site workforces
HRIS and recruitment system experience
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Personal Attributes
Practical and solutions-focused
Calm, resilient and able to manage sensitive matters
High integrity and discretion
Structured and consistent in approach
Comfortable working across multiple divisions and stakeholders
Measures of Success
Timely and effective resolution of HR and employee relations matters
Positive hiring manager and employee feedback on recruitment and onboarding experience
Consistent application of HR policies and frameworks across the group
Strong data integrity and compliance outcomes
Contribution to a positive, engaged and stable workforce
How to Apply
If you feel you are a good fit, we would love to hear from you Please apply within, or email