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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in HR generalist functions, employee relations, and workforce planning, with a strong understanding of Australian employment law and risk management. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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HR Generalist ExperienceAustralian Employment Law KnowledgeWorkforce Planning and Organisational DesignStakeholder InfluencePeople Leadership and Coaching
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Hard Skills
Workforce Reporting AnalysisEmployment Documentation PreparationHR Policy DevelopmentWorkplace Investigations ManagementPerformance Improvement StrategiesSuccession PlanningRemuneration FrameworksRisk ManagementOrganisational DesignEmployee Relations Advisory
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationCoaching and DevelopmentPlanning and PrioritisationIntegrityProfessional Discretion
Tools & Technologies
HR SystemsPayroll SystemsAutomation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesPostgraduate Qualifications (Advantageous)
Industry Keywords
Employee LifecycleWorkplace Conflict ResolutionModern AwardsGeneral ProtectionsProcedural FairnessWorkplace Risk PrinciplesCross-Functional InitiativesOperational Oversight
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees and provide practical, commercially sound HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
- Identify workforce risks and capability gaps and translate business needs into people strategies and HR initiatives.
- Support workforce planning and organisational design, including role design, job levels, reporting lines, restructures and business integrations.
- Partner with hiring managers and Talent Engagement on workforce needs, employment arrangements, offer terms and succession planning.
- Prepare and analyse workforce reporting on headcount, turnover, absence, performance and recruitment.
- Advise on conduct, performance, attendance, grievances, workplace conflict and disciplinary matters.
- Manage workplace investigations and formal HR processes fairly and confidentially.
- Support consultation, restructuring, redeployment, redundancy and separation processes.
- Identify and escalate employee relations, legal and reputational risks.
- Support managers through probation, performance improvement, feedback conversations and work-rights requirements.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and remuneration frameworks.
- Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation and internal requirements, supporting audits and closing process and control gaps.
- Advise on salary reviews, promotions, incentives and benefits, and support benchmarking and internal equity assessments.
- Review employment terms and remuneration recommendations for consistency with company frameworks and approval requirements.
- Partner with Payroll and HR Operations to ensure employee records, documentation and lifecycle changes are processed accurately and on time.
- Support HR system, automation and service-standard improvements.
- Allocate work and priorities and review the team’s advice, documentation and case management.
- Set performance expectations, conduct one-on-ones and build capability through coaching, feedback and development plans.
- Monitor workload, service quality and operational risks and promote company values and a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, Law or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
- Typically five to eight years of progressive HR experience, including at least four to five years in an HR generalist, HR business partnering or employee relations role.
- Experience advising Australian managers and business leaders on employee relations, investigations, performance, restructures and employment separations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, general protections, procedural fairness and workplace-risk principles.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coaching HR team members, influencing stakeholders and supporting cross-functional or multi-entity initiatives.
- Strong experience preparing employment documentation and HR recommendations; regional or multinational experience is advantageous.
- Commercial HR judgement and workplace-risk management.
- Workforce planning and organisational design.
- Stakeholder influence and sound decision-making.
- People leadership, coaching and development.
- Quality assurance and operational oversight.
- Written communication, reporting and analysis.
- Planning, prioritisation, integrity and professional discretion.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with exposure to cross-region operations.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements.