HR Advisor

BlueStar Global Logistics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

BlueStar Global Logistics seeks an experienced HR Advisor for parental leave cover. This part-time role (8 months) is 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Thu) 9:00am–3:00pm, reporting to the CFO. You will provide end-to-end HR support across the business, ensuring Australian employment compliance and policy adherence.

You will assist with employee relations, recruitment, contracts, leave management, HR records, and policy development, while enabling continuity of HR support with the HR Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
• Confident communicator with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercial HR advice.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with the HR Manager.
• Experience in the HRIS and Payroll Platform Employment Hero.
• Experience in transport, logistics, or a blue-collar environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Assist with employment contracts, variations, and HR documentation.
• Support leave management, including parental leave and return-to-work arrangements.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with Fair Work and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to policy development and HR initiatives as required.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Manager to ensure continuity of HR support.
• Payroll back up support.

Skills

Generalist HR

Australian employment law

Communication

Organization

Autonomy with collaboration

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Employment Type: Part-Time (Parental Leave cover – 8 month fixed term)Hours: 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) 9:00am – 3:00pm

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis, working closely with the HR Manager who will be on part-time parental leave for 8 months. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys operational HR, employee relations, and supporting managers in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, the HR Advisor will provide end-to-end HR support across the business, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies. You will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees while contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees
• Assist with employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and investigations
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Assist with employment contracts, variations, and HR documentation
• Support leave management, including parental leave and return-to-work arrangements
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with Fair Work and relevant legislation
• Contribute to policy development and HR initiatives as required
• Work collaboratively with the HR Manager to ensure continuity of HR support
• Payroll back up support

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements
• Confident communicator with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercial HR advice
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the HR Manager
• Experience in the HRIS and Payroll Platform Employment Hero
• Experience in transport, logistics, or a blue-collar environment (desirable)

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR Manager
• Supportive and collaborative team environment