Senior HR Advisor | Mining Industry | National Role | Perth-based
Posted Tuesday 29 July 2025 at 4:00 am
Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (BMSA) is a market leader in the OTR (Off the Road) Tyre industry and is renowned for its global reputation for quality products, continuous improvement, and cutting-edge technology.
This role is an Otraco branded position: Otraco (a subsidiary of BMSA) is a world-leading provider of Earthmover & Off-road tyre management services to the mining industry.
We have an immediate opportunity for an astute & proactive Senior HR Advisor, reporting to the Sydney-based Manager People, Culture & Governance. Act as 2IC to the Manager People, Culture & Governance.
This role is based in Western Australia (Kewdale in Perth) and will collaborate across the combined BMSA/Otraco workforce. The predominant focus is on Otraco’s 500+ headcount in WA, NSW, and QLD.
THE ROLE
- Provide proactive HR generalist advice & guidance to business leaders within Otraco
- Guide, coach & mentor HR team & business managers
- Support the implementation of standardised processes with PC&G;, Talent, OD & L&D;
- Provide appropriate and timely ER / IR support
- Facilitate Performance & Reward; Employment & Industrial Relations, & Organisation Effectiveness
- Manage workers’ compensation & injury management cases with HSEQ & PC&G; Manager
- Act as point of escalation for HR team regarding payroll issues, union queries & dispute handling
- Support disciplinary investigations, complaint/dispute resolution & matters at Fair Work Commission
- Develop a robust HR Dashboard of key people metrics with Manager PC&G;
- Maintain currency & relevance of policies, procedures & governance framework
- Identify & facilitate business improvement initiatives
ABOUT YOU
This role requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills, clear communication, and high organizational capabilities. Flexibility is essential due to the ever-changing demands. Ideally, you will possess:
- 5-7 years experience in a similar senior influencing role, with sound knowledge of business practices, ideally in mining
- Practical experience supporting both salaried & award/EA-based workforces
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline (e.g., Humanities, Business/Commerce, Law, Psychology)
- Excellent communication (written and oral) & presentation skills
- Understanding of HR policies & procedures
- Refined time management skills & ability to handle conflicting priorities
- Autonomy, self-drive, integrity & confidentiality
- Experience representing an organization at the Fair Work Commission (desirable)
- Experience supporting HRIS system implementation (desirable)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive remuneration with a leading global services provider
- Flexible work-from-home arrangements (hybrid office model)
- On-site parking
- A supportive, dynamic team environment where your voice is heard & supported
- Opportunities for personal & professional growth within a successful business
- Numerous benefits including salary sacrifice options, novated leasing, discounts & wellbeing programs
If you meet the above criteria and are interested, then apply now!
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