ER / HR Consultant

Peninsula Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Leave up to 31 days

Profit Sharing: annual bonus

MVP Awards: $1000 and a day off

Career Pathways and development

Education Assistance Program

Bright Exchange discounts

Health & Wellness vouchers

Job summary

Peninsula Australia is seeking an HR Advisor with strong employment relations expertise to support clients with strategic ER guidance and compliant documentation. The role focuses on advisory work, policy interpretation, and proactive law change monitoring to safeguard client interests.

Ideal candidates will have solid frontline ER experience, excellent communication, and a practical understanding of Australian employment legislation, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar HR Advisor or industrial relations role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on employment relations, including legislation, awards, and best practices.

Skills

ER expertise

Face-to-face focus

Communication skills

Employment legislation

MS Office

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Peninsula, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified company – our people stay because they are rewarded, valued and trusted to make an impact. Backed by one of the world's largest privately-owned business services groups, we're a market leader in HR, Employment Relations and Health & Safety advisory.

In this unique role, you'll:

• Be the ER expert: Provide strategic advice to our clients and guidance on all aspects of employment relations, including legislation, awards, and best practices.
• Partner with passion: Work closely with our clients to assess their documentation and ensure legislative compliance.
• Be the interpreter: Ability to interpret and provide advice on employment contracts, workplace policies, and employee relations matters.
• Knowledge sharer: Create relevant documents such as contracts, handbooks and policies.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Proactively monitor changes in employment law and advise on their impact on the business.

You’re a perfect fit if you have:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar HR Advisor or industrial relations role, with a strong focus on face-to-face interaction.
• A proven ability to resolve complex ER issues with empathy, tact, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Build trust, actively listen, and effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally in person.
• A strong understanding of employment legislation and best practices in employee relations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and confident navigating a variety of software systems.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Some of our Peninsula Perks include:

• Enhanced Leave: Start with up to 25 days leave in your first year and earn more as your career grows—up to 31 days after 5 years!
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the business with an annual bonus.
• Super Service & MVP Awards: Earn $1000 and enjoy a day off as a reward for demonstrating our values.
• Career Pathways: Take your career further with a structured development path and opportunities to grow into a Employment Relations Specialist
• Education Assistance Program: We support your professional development with ongoing education assistance.
• Bright Exchange: Access exclusive discounts on hundreds of products and services.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy a $250 voucher, gym discounts, and more!

At Peninsula, we care about creating an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Please note: Peninsula has preferred agency partners and do not accept unsolicited resumes.