HR Business Partner

PeopleIN; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleIN is seeking an experienced HR Advisor in Brisbane to oversee internal HR functions under the PALM Scheme. This full-time position involves providing HR support, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of HR experience, possess strong decision-making skills, and have a tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management. This role promotes a positive workplace culture aligned with the company's values.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR/IR role required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and best practices.
• Experience conducting investigations and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to stakeholders.
• Manage employee relations matters and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act and PALM Scheme.

Skills

Interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Judgement and decision-making skills

Ability to investigate and respond to incidents

Knowledge of HR legislation and frameworks

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management

Job description

Who we are

Regional Workforce Management (RWM) powered by PeopleIN - Australia's largest ASX-listed family of workforce solutions brands. RWM is proudly Australian-owned, dedicated to connecting businesses with tailored recruitment and workforce management solutions since 2000. Formerly FIP Group, we’ve spent over two decades supporting the backbone of Australia – the food, agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries. By blending local expertise with a national reach, we deliver reliable and committed people who help businesses grow, thrive and stand strong. What started as a small operation helping local businesses quickly grew into something much bigger. Our founders’ ability to connect with people – sharing experiences, solutions and hope – helped forge strong bonds with businesses and communities alike. As we expanded from labour hire to permanent recruitment and into connecting skilled workers from across the borders, our mission has remained the same: to provide real solutions that save Australia’s food and agriculture business time and resources.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our high-performing People team, reporting to the Head of People. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing and delivering core internal HR functions across the business, operating predominately under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, ensuring compliance, capability, and a strong employee experience across our workforce. As HR Advisor, you will be a trusted partner to stakeholders, leaders and employees, delivering high-quality HR advice and operational support across the business. This position will have two ER Advisors reporting directly to you and you provide guidance and support to this function and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to internal stakeholders across the business
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with leaders to understand business needs and workforce challenges within the PALM Scheme environment
• Use HR data and insights to identify trends, proactively address workforce challenges, and support informed, data-driven decision-making
• Contribute to the development and delivery of key People initiatives, including workforce planning, learning & development, performance frameworks, and employee engagement, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation
• Manage a range of employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Conduct fair, thorough, and confidential workplace investigations
• Coach and support managers to effectively handle people matters in line with company policies and legislative requirements
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009, relevant modern awards, enterprise agreements, and PALM Scheme obligations
• Maintain accurate HR records, case documentation, and reporting with a high level of confidentiality
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture aligned to organisational values

About You

• Tertiary qualified in Human Resource Management or similar field (highly desirable but not mandatory)
• Previous experience (3+ years) in a HR/IR role
• Demonstrated experience in investigating and responding to incidents
• High-level knowledge of applicable legislation, industrial relations instruments, frameworks and best practice (or ability to quickly acquire the same)
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and other industrial instruments
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

If this sounds like an opportunity that excites you, we want to hear from you.