HR Advisor

ALS Global; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a capable and people-focused HR Advisor to provide practical advice and support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with leaders, employees and the People team across Victoria and ACT. The successful candidate will spend 2-3 days per week at Sprinvale, Melbourne and 1 day at Scoresby, Melbourne, with flexibility around site attendance.

You will apply employment legislation, policies and procedures while coaching leaders, handling employee relations, recruitment support

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an HR advisory, generalist or similar role.
• Knowledge of NZ employment law would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HRIS.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and industrial instruments.
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage confidential or sensitive matters.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A proactive, practical and customer-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, grievances and workplace concerns.
• Coach leaders through people-management processes and difficult conversations.
• Assist with organisational change, workforce planning and position management activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation and employee-exit processes.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
• Prepare employment correspondence, reports and other HR documentation.
• Work with payroll and relevant stakeholders to resolve employee queries and maintain accurate records.
• Support performance, engagement, wellbeing and employee-development initiatives.
• Identify people-related risks and elevate sensitive or complex matters appropriately.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and the consistent application of people practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure employee information is handled appropriately.

Skills

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Education

HR/Business-related degree

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The Role ALS is seeking a capable and people-focused HR Advisor to provide practical advice and support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with leaders, employees and the broader People team, you will help deliver consistent, responsive and commercially focused HR services that support positive employee experiences and effective business outcomes. This varied role will suit an HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships, coaching leaders and managing a broad range of employee matters. You will combine sound judgement with a collaborative approach, ensuring advice aligns with employment legislation, organisational policies and ALS values. This role supports multiple business locations are across Victoria and ACT with ANZ support provided as needed. The successful candidate will typically spend 2-3 days per week at Sprinvale, Melbourne and 1 day at Scoresby, Melbourne per week, working closely with leaders and employees across the business. Flexibility around site attendance can be discussed.

Day to day responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, grievances and workplace concerns.
• Coach leaders through people-management processes and difficult conversations.
• Assist with organisational change, workforce planning and position management activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, probation and employee-exit processes.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.
• Prepare employment correspondence, reports and other HR documentation.
• Work with payroll and relevant stakeholders to resolve employee queries and maintain accurate records.
• Support performance, engagement, wellbeing and employee-development initiatives.
• Identify people-related risks and elevate sensitive or complex matters appropriately.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and the consistent application of people practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure employee information is handled appropriately.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an HR advisory, generalist or similar role.
• Knowledge of NZ employment law would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience using Workday or a similar HRIS.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and industrial instruments.
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement and the ability to manage confidential or sensitive matters.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A proactive, practical and customer-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working at ALS

• The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
• Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
• At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential.
• We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
• We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
• Everyone Matters
• ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
• ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.
• Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do.