HR Advisor

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Veolia in Australia seeks an HR Generalist to provide practical, people-focused HR support across our WA business from Henderson. You will work closely with managers to deliver timely, commercially focused HR solutions and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

You will drive development of supervisors, support employee participation initiatives, and ensure policies and processes are applied consistently.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in HR or related business discipline (preferred).
• Previous experience as an HR Advisor (generalist).
• Drivers Licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active communication and provide hands-on HR support and coaching to leaders across the WA business.
• Drive people development, with a strong focus on building supervisor capability and talent.
• Support and lead employee participation initiatives including reward and recognition, apprentice engagement etc.
• Ensure HR systems, approvals, policies and procedures are applied consistently and compliantly.
• Provide advice and support on HR policies and procedures, performance management, disciplinary matters and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, with complex cases supported by the Senior HRBP and HR Manager.
• Support Enterprise Agreement negotiations and broader industrial relations activities.
• Support HR projects that contribute to business growth and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor legislative and industry changes and advise leaders on their impact.
• Supporting cyclical activities including reporting and engagement surveys.
• Travel intrastate and remain flexible to meet operational needs.

Skills

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

About Veolia

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide practical, people-focused HR support across our WA business based from our Henderson office. Working closely with managers and supervisors, you will build trusted relationships, understand operational needs and deliver timely, commercially focused HR support and solutions.

You will be driven, results-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, with the confidence to provide constructive advice and challenge when required.

If you are an HR generalist with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, a customer-focused approach and a genuine passion for developing people and supporting business outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. You’ll be supported by a broader experienced local and national HR team while enjoying a high level of autonomy and varied project exposure within an organisation that drives ecological transformation.

What's on offer

• Varied and interesting new role with great team support
• Broad HR generalist focus where you can make a real impact
• Strong global environmental services organisation with career opportunities

What you'll be responsible for

Maintain active communication and provide hands‑on HR support and coaching to leaders across the WA business.

Drive people development, with a strong focus on building supervisor capability and talent.

Support and lead employee participation initiatives including reward and recognition, apprentice engagement etc.

Ensure HR systems, approvals, policies and procedures are applied consistently and compliantly.

Provide advice and support on HR policies and procedures, performance management, disciplinary matters and Enterprise Agreement interpretation, with complex cases supported by the Senior HRBP and HR Manager.

Support Enterprise Agreement negotiations and broader industrial relations activities.

Support HR projects that contribute to business growth and operational effectiveness.

Monitor legislative and industry changes and advise leaders on their impact.

Supporting cyclical activities including reporting and engagement surveys.

Travel intrastate and remain flexible to meet operational needs.

What you'll need to be successful

• Degree qualified in HR or related business discipline (preferred)
• Previous experience as an HR Advisor (generalist)
• Drivers License and own vehicle

Why Veolia?

Benefits

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers .

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.