Associate Company Secretary — Governance & Growth (Flexible, Equity Options)

Hpx Group Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Effective HR is seeking an experienced HR & IR Consultant to join our fully remote team. You’ll provide practical, compliant HR and IR advice to a diverse client base across Australia, with strong focus on SCHADS Award interpretation and Fair Work Act compliance.

With minimum 7 years in HR (ideally consultancy) and proven IR expertise, you’ll act as embedded HR support for multiple clients, drafting contracts, advising on performance, disputes, redundancies and recruitment where required, while

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' HR experience, ideally in consultancy or across multiple industries.
• Demonstrated confidence in IR matters, particularly Award interpretation, misconduct, and compliance.
• Strong SCHADS Award experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards.
• Excellent communication skills for advising clients on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, confident HR and IR advice across a broad range of matters for a diverse client base.
• Advise on Award coverage, classification, and interpretation across multiple industries.
• Draft and tailor employment contracts to suit industry, role, and compliance requirements.
• Act as an embedded HR Manager for key clients, managing day-to-day HR queries and processes.
• Review and develop HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practice.
• Support end-to-end recruitment where required.

Skills

IR expertise

Award interpretation

SCHADS experience

Fair Work Act knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

• HR & Industrial Relations Consultant
• Effective HR is a growing HR and Industrial Relations consultancy delivering practical, compliant, and commercially sound advice to businesses across Australia. We pride ourselves on providing tailored, high-quality solutions that genuinely work for our clients, rather than generic HR templates.
• Our work spans Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Recruitment, HR and Payroll system implementations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Workers’ Compensation. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced HR & IR Consultant to join our team.
• This is a varied, client-facing role, however strong Industrial Relations capability is essential, with exposure across multiple industries.
• What You’ll Do
• Working remotely with a diverse client base, you’ll provide practical, confident HR and IR advice across a broad range of matters, including:
• Providing expert advice on Award coverage, classification, and interpretation across multiple industries
• (experience in SCHADS is essential; Building & Construction and GRIA experience is advantageous)
• Advising on performance management, absenteeism, misconduct, and termination processes
• Supporting clients with employee disputes, redundancies, and consultation obligations
• Drafting and tailoring employment contracts to suit industry, role, and compliance requirements
• Acting as an embedded HR Manager for key clients, managing day-to-day HR queries and processes
• Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practice
• Conducting end-to-end recruitment where required (this is not a core focus of the role)

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, capable consultant who enjoys the pace and variety of consultancy work and brings strong IR expertise to the table.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum 7 years’ HR experience, ideally in consultancy or across multiple industries
• Demonstrated confidence in IR matters, particularly Award interpretation, misconduct, and compliance
• Strong SCHADS Award experience (essential)
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards
• Excellent communication skills and confidence advising clients on complex matters
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindset

Why Join Effective HR?

We offer genuine flexibility, autonomy, and support in a fully remote environment.

• 25-30 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days
• Fully remote with autonomy to manage your workload and diary
• Paid for every hour worked - no unpaid overtime
• Supportive, highly skilled team who value quality work and collaboration
• Exposure to complex, interesting IR matters across a broad client base