HR Advisor

Argo Coal Management; Ironbark; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster: every second Friday off

Accommodation provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Argo Coal Management is seeking a hands-on HR professional for Ironbark with a focus on end-to-end HR support across payroll, recruitment and onboarding. You will work closely with site leaders to drive operational HR outcomes in a demanding mining environment.

The role requires on-site autonomy, strong administrative skills, and the ability to execute HR practices while supporting broader business goals. Accommodation is provided with a competitive remuneration and a roister pattern tailored to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Experience with payroll, timesheets, recruitment and onboarding.
• HRIS experience and strong administrative capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a hands-on HR partner on site with end-to-end HR support.
• Own payroll, timesheets, recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Build relationships with site leaders and engage workforce on-site.

Skills

General HR practice

Payroll & timesheets

End-to-end recruitment

Onboarding

HRIS experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Ironbark No 1 mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, approximately 30km north-east of Moranbah and 160km from Mackay and forms part of the broader Argo Complex. This integrated mining complex includes the Carborough Board & Pillar and Broadlea Open Cut Mines, as well as a centralised Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), where collaboration between our sites and teams is key to delivering safe and efficient outcomes.

BUILT FOR THIS? This is a genuine hands‑on role—and includes the grunt work. You won’t just be advising from the sidelines; you’ll be in it end‑to‑end. From drafting letters and managing documentation to chasing paperwork, updating systems, and keeping processes moving, you’ll own the detail as much as the conversations – where no task is too small if it supports the operation.

This HR role is heavily operational in nature, with the day‑to‑day workload and priorities largely determined by the operational demands of Ironbark – not driven by broader HR activity; you will partner with site leaders and build relationships with our workforce underground as a key focus.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast-paced or operational environment (e.g. mining, construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry).
• No coal experience? No problem. What matters is your grit, your ability to think on your feet, and your willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved.
• Ability to work autonomously on site while staying connected with and supporting broader HR and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to apply HR practices practically—not just advise but execute and follow through.
• Strong administrative capability with, payroll, timesheets, end-to-end recruitment and onboarding experience, Microsoft (especially Excel) and HRIS experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline (desirable, not essential).

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• 5 / 2 / 4 / 3 roster, every second Friday off!

Ideally this position suits someone based in the Moranbah, Mackay, Airlie Beach area or someone willing to relocate.

Accommodation is provided and flexible based on your home location.

Attractive remuneration and other benefits available with career progression opportunities.

Reporting to the General Manager (SSE), Ironbark is entering a critical phase of building and strengthening its site leadership team, creating a significant opportunity for a strong, operationally focused HR professional to make a meaningful impact.

NOTE: we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Argo operates in the Queensland steelmaking coal mining industry with a portfolio of high-quality deposits, access to world class transport infrastructure and close proximity to major consumers.

We pride ourselves on being a people business and believe that our future success will be underpinned by a diverse and highly skilled workforce.