Senior HR Advisor - Australia/Remote (Part-time)
Join Rippling to lead global Employer of Record (EOR) HR initiatives in Australia.
Rippling delivers a unified platform for HR, IT and Finance systems, enabling businesses to manage the entire employee lifecycle from a single interface.
We are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to support our EOR service, managing employee onboarding, off‑boarding, employee relations, claims and compliance for clients across Australia.
What You Will Do
- Draft and implement compliance‑driven policies and standard operating procedures for leave, performance, investigations, claims, terminations, unemployment, workers’ compensation and grievance investigations.
- Handle complex employee relations issues, including leave management, terminations and other regulatory‑risk matters.
- Collaborate with product, engineering and compliance teams to design and test workflows for hiring, onboarding, transitions, terminations and statutory benefits.
- Respond to client and employee inquiries, develop help‑center articles and HR policies to ensure accurate, efficient service delivery.
- Train and coach internal HR Advisors on country‑specific requirements, ensuring continuity and compliance.
- Design scalable, efficient processes that enhance the professionalization and delivery of HR services.
- Act as the designated Power of Attorney for the supported legal entity/entities, signing employee documentation and ensuring compliance with local employment regulations.
What You Will Need
- 8+ years of experience in Australian HR advisory or consulting services, or an internal HR role within a fast‑paced organization.
- Deep knowledge of local labor laws, employment regulations and cultural nuances in Australia.
- Expertise in managing employee claims related to unemployment benefits, disability/leave benefits, workers’ compensation and grievances.
- Strong experience managing terminations of varying complexities in Australia.
- Full payroll administration experience.
- Proficiency as a super‑user of HRIS platforms.
- Excellent project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a client‑focused approach.
- Experience with advantages and pension administration a plus.
- Experience providing HR support or managing HR processes across multiple countries highly desirable.
Other Details
Part‑time (36 hrs/week) based in Sydney or any other region within Australia (Remote). Flexible hours required to accommodate client meetings outside standard AU office hours.
Employment type: Part‑time. Salary: Competitive with benefits. Salary range: AUD 70,000–80,000 gross per annum (estimated).
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Job function: General Business, Human Resources, Strategy/Planning. Industry: Software Development.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Rippling is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email
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