Senior HR Advisor - Australia/Remote (Part-time)
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Rippling is rapidly expanding its global operations and adding numerous exciting new HR initiatives to its portfolio of world class products and services. This is an exciting opportunity to be a member of Rippling's EOR HR team.
This is a part-time opportunity (36 hours/week) and can be based in Sydney or other region within Australia (Remote). As this role can be remote, flexibility with working hours is required as there may be some requirement to attend client meetings outside of standard AU hours.
What You Will Do
- Policy and Procedure Development: Draft and implement compliance-driven policies and detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for leave management, performance management, investigations, claims, terminations, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and grievance investigations.
- Employee Relations and Risk Mitigation: Handle complex employee relations issues, including leave management, terminations, and other matters posing regulatory risks.
- Workflow and System Setup: Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance teams to configure and test workflows for hiring, onboarding, transitions, terminations, and statutory benefits.
- Client- and Employee-Focused Support: Respond to client and employee inquiries, develop programs and resources (e.g., help center articles, HR policies, etc.), and ensure the delivery of accurate, efficient HR services.
- Knowledge Transfer and Training: Train and coach internal HR Advisors on country-specific requirements to ensure continuity and compliance.
- Process Optimization: Design scalable, efficient processes that enhance the professionalization and delivery of HR services.
- POA: Serve as the designated Power of Attorney for the legal entity/entities they support, with responsibilities including signing employee documentation and ensuring compliance with local employment regulations.
What You Will Need
- 8+ years of experience in Australia HR advisory or consulting services, or an internal HR role in 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.
- Demonstrated proficiency as a super-user of HRIS platforms.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and time management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Experience with benefits and pension administration is a plus.
- Experience providing HR support or managing HR processes across multiple countries is highly desirable.
Rippling is an equal prospect 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, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. 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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