HR Advisor | 12-Month Contract
Location: Sydney or Melbourne.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our People and Development team nationally as an HR Advisor. You will be a self-starter who will provide a hands-on approach to your client groups.
Key Responsibilities
* Coaching partners and managers to build leadership capability and strengthen team performance, embedding a high-performance culture.
* Contribute to and support broader People and Development cyclical initiatives, including capability development programmes, reward and recognition activities, policy development and updates, and cross-functional projects.
* Partner with client groups through active participation in team meetings, providing workforce data and clear communication on people priorities, performance outcomes and planned initiatives.
* Manage employee relations and performance-management issues, applying sound judgement and risk awareness while supporting leaders to achieve fair, timely and sustainable outcomes.
* Drive performance and talent-management practices.
* Ensure compliance with WHS/OH&S obligations, embedding safe work practices.
* Provide responsive advice to employee queries and requests.
Requirements & Skills
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 1 year in an HR Advisor role.
* Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment.
* Strong stakeholder management, influencing and accountability skills, especially with senior leaders.
* Experience providing high-quality advice and guidance on people plans, engagement and initiatives.
* Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Awards, contractual requirements and Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
* Ability to build rapport and foster trusted relationships within the P&D team and across the firm.
* Takes initiative and ownership for role deliverables and projects.
* Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and ensuring service delivery.
* Tertiary qualifications in human resources, management, business or equivalent preferred.
Benefits
* 30 weeks paid parental leave – market-leading policy with superannuation contributions, external coaching and support for surrogacy and IVF treatment.
* Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours, plus equipment to support working from home.
* Annual leave: option to purchase up to 3 weeks a year and a gifted day of leave for your birthday month.
* Health & wellbeing benefits: social events, employee assistance program, bonus program, discounted private health insurance, flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards.
* Learning & development: access to professional development, coaching, mentoring, study support and further education.
* Community involvement: pro-bono program and staff volunteering initiatives.
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