Advisor HR

Hancock Iron Ore; Shire Of East Pilbara; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health cover for employees and

Job summary

Hancock Iron Ore in Western Australia seeks an experienced HR Advisor to join the People & Culture team on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth to Roy Hill Mine. This is a true generalist role supporting our operations across both the Processing and Mining teams.

Reporting to the Superintendent HR, you will provide HR advice, manage employee relations, support legislative compliance, and contribute to the delivery of business and workforce strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, engineering, construction, or heavy industry, ideally FIFO.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical HR advice to leaders and employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and coaching to leaders across employee relations, workforce initiatives and people processes, balancing employee needs, compliance and operational priorities.
• Build leadership capability through practical guidance on HR systems, policies and best practice, enabling leaders to effectively manage their teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture through strong stakeholder partnerships, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Support leaders and employees across key stages of the employee lifecycle, including performance, development and employee relations.

Skills

Mining industry experience

Australian employment law

Influence stakeholders

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

SuccessFactors

HR systems

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/IR/Psychology/Commerce

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

• Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers

Our vision As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth to Roy Hill Mine.This is a true generalist role supporting our operations across both the Processing and Mining teams.

Reporting to the Superintendent HR, you will partner with leaders and operational teams to deliver practical people solutions across the employee lifecycle. You will provide HR advice, manage employee relations matters, support legislative compliance, and contribute to the delivery of business and workforce strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment and is motivated by making a meaningful impact.

Duties

• Provide HR advice and coaching to leaders across employee relations, workforce initiatives and people processes, balancing employee needs, compliance and operational priorities.
• Build leadership capability through practical guidance on HR systems, policies and best practice, enabling leaders to effectively manage their teams.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture through strong stakeholder partnerships, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Support leaders and employees across key stages of the employee lifecycle, including performance, development and employee relations.

About you

You are an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background and the ability to influence, coach and support leaders in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for creating positive employee experiences and business outcomes.

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your HR career, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in mining, engineering, construction, or a similar heavy industry environment, ideally within a FIFO operation.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide practical HR advice to leaders and employees.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence and resilience, with the adaptability to operate effectively in a changing and fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement and team success.
• Experience with SuccessFactors is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Commerce, or a related discipline are highly desirable.

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Business Unit: People and Corporate Affairs

Hancock Iron Ore is a Hancock Prospecting company.