HR Advisor

Perigon Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to cover a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave within the People Services team. This broad generalist role supports employee relations and workforce matters across a large, diverse organisation.

You will provide practical HR guidance to managers, manage cases from inquiry to resolution, coach leaders, interpret awards and policies, and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in HR advisory or generalist roles.
• Qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, and HR policies.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers and staff.
• Manage employee-relations cases from inquiry to resolution.
• Support injury management and compliance with awards.
• Interpret awards, EAs, legislation and policies.
• Coach managers in people-management.
• Contribute to workforce planning and HR initiatives.
• Develop and review HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

HR qualifications or WHS

Job description

Human Resources Advisor

Indooroopilly location | 12 month fixed-term contract

An opportunity is available for an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join a large and well-established organisation within the business services industry. Offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract, this position will provide maternity leave cover within the People Services team.

About the role

Working within the Business Partnering team, the Human Resources Advisor will provide practical, accurate and timely HR advice to managers and employees across a large and diverse workforce.

This broad generalist role will support a range of employee relations and workforce matters. You will partner closely with managers to build their capability, resolve workplace issues and ensure consistent HR practices across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice across employee relations, performance management and dispute resolution
• Managing employee cases from initial enquiry through to resolution
• Supporting non-work-related injury management matters
• Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, legislation, policies and procedures
• Coaching managers and strengthening their capability in managing people matters
• Contributing to workforce planning, organisational culture and operational HR initiatives
• Researching, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Preparing reports and reviewing workforce metrics, compliance matters and audit findings
• Identifying risks and recommending practical solutions
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

You will be an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in an HR advisory or generalist role
• Qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and HR policies
• Experience managing employee relations, performance and workplace matters
• Strong judgement, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• The ability to build credible relationships with managers and employees at all levels
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, purpose-led organisation and contribute to a supportive and experienced People Services team.