AU HR Advisor

Peoplegig; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplegig in Australia is seeking an HR Advisor to support day-to-day HR operations and act as the first contact for routine HR matters. You will prepare employment contracts, respond to inquiries, maintain records, and support the employee lifecycle within Australian HR practices.

Reporting to the HR Director, this role sits above the HR Administrator, providing guidance and escalating complex issues as needed while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Australian HR functions.
• Understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Basic Employee Relations knowledge.
• Preparation of employment contracts and variations.
• HR administration and employee lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shared HR inbox and respond to routine HR inquiries.
• Prepare employment contracts, variations, and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle administration.
• Liaise with employees, store managers, and internal stakeholders on HR matters.
• Identify routine Employee Relations matters and escalate to HR Director.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations basics

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

HR/psychology/business degree

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

Employment Hero

ClockOn

Job description

This role is responsible for supporting the Australian HR function by managing day-to-day HR operations while acting as the first point of contact for routine HR matters across the business.

Reporting directly to the HR Director, the successful candidate will prepare employment contracts, respond to employee and manager enquiries, maintain HR documentation and records, and support the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with Australian HR practices.

Although operational in nature, this role requires a stronger HR capability than a purely administrative position. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of Australian HR legislation and basic Employee Relations principles, enabling them to confidently identify HR issues, provide initial guidance where appropriate, and recognize when matters should be escalated to the HR Director.

This role is positioned above the existing HR Administrator in terms of HR capability. The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Director and provide occasional guidance and support to the HR Administrator where required.

• Manage the shared HR inbox and respond to routine HR enquiries
• Prepare employment contracts, contract variations, and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle administration.
• Liaise with employees, store managers, and internal stakeholders regarding HR matters.
• Identify routine Employee Relations matters and escrow complex issues to the HR Director.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling employee information and documentation.
• Support HR compliance with Australian employment legislation.
• Assist with Employment Hero and ClockOn administration.
• Provide operational HR support while maintaining high levels of accuracy and discretion.

Education Requirement

Relevant qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or related discipline preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience in similar role

• Experience supporting Australian HR functions.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Administrator, or similar operational HR role.
• Practical exposure to Australian HR practices and routine Employee Relations.
• Pharmacy industry experience is not essential. Candidates from other award-based industries are considered transferable provided they possess strong Australian HR fundamentals.

Technical System Experience

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Employment Hero (Highly Desirable)
• High attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Professional judgement
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently
• Understands when to escape HR matters
• Collaborative and supportive team member

Must Have Skills / Experience

• Australian HR experience
• Understanding of Australian employment legislation
• Basic Employee Relations knowledge
• Employment contract preparation
• HR administration and employee lifecycle support
• High attention to detail
• Ability to identify HR issues and elevate appropriately
• High level of confidentiality and discretion