HR Advisor

Distinctive People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Flu Vaccine Coverage

Community Leave & Mental Health Day

Targeted Development Programs

Regular Team Events

Hybrid work

Job summary

Distinctive People in Sydney seeks an HR Advisor to support a diverse client portfolio. You’ll provide operational HR guidance across lifecycle stages, partner with leaders, and help shape HR policies that fit each business.

This role requires strong communication with C-suite and managers, solid knowledge of Australian legislation and awards, and a proactive, creative approach. Hybrid work and ongoing development opportunities make it a great fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in an internal HR Officer or HR Advisor role covering full employment lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and client groups.
• Ability to communicate with C-suite and frontline managers.
• Knowledge of legislation, modern awards, and HR best practices.
• Experience in the tech sector (developers, scale-ups, SAAS) preferred but not essential.
• Creative thinker with ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational guidance on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Manage HR inboxes and admin for assigned portfolio.
• Coach and advise leaders on people management and leadership.
• Bridge between clients and internal HR team to ensure delivery.
• Stay up to date on HR trends, legislation, and best practices.
• Support Learning & Organisational Development projects.
• Occasionally travel interstate to visit clients for WHS inspections, in-person conversations, conferences, and events.

Skills

HR lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

C-suite communication

HR legislation & awards

Tech sector experience

Creative problem solving

Job description

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a talented HR Advisorto join our growing team, based in Sydneyon a permanent, full-time basis. As our client base continues to grow, we’re looking for another talented HR Advisor to join our team. As a trusted advisor, you’ll be the go‑to for HR support and guidance for a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll work closely with business leaders, helping them develop HR strategies that align with their goals, values, and unique business needs.

What You’ll Do as an HR Advisor

Provide operational guidance on everything from talent acquisition and performance management to employee relations and compliance.

Collaborate with clients to design and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs that match their business objectives.

Manage HR inboxes and admin for your assigned portfolio of clients.

Coach and advise business leaders on people management best practices and effective leadership techniques.

Be the bridge between clients and our internal HR team, ensuring everything is delivered smoothly and on time.

Stay up to date on HR trends, legislation, and best practices – because the world of HR is always changing.

Jump in on some fun Learning & Organisational Development projects to support our clients in a meaningful way.

Occasionally travel interstate to visit your clients and do the things that only we HR professionals can – WHS inspections, important in‑person conversations, Client Conference and Christmas party attendance, and more.

Skills & Experience

You’ve got experience in an internal HR Officer or HR Advisor role, handling the full employment life cycle.

You’re a pro at managing multiple stakeholders and client groups – no sweat.

You can chat confidently with C‑suite execs or frontline managers – your communication skills are top‑note.

You know your stuff when it comes to legislation, modern awards (the legal kind, not musical), and HR best practices.

You have previous experience in the tech sector – think developers, scale ups or SAAS. Preferred but not essential.

And, you’re not afraid to think outside the box. You bring bold, creative ideas that actually deliver results.

What's in it for you (Besides a great job!)

• Birthday Leave – Paid day of birthday leave to celebrate you!
• Paid Flu Vaccine – We’ve got your health covered, because a happy, healthy team is everything.
• Paid Community Leave & Mental Health Day – Recharge and do good – whether it’s for your own well‑being or a cause that matters to you.
• Targeted Development Programs – Let’s help you grow, both in your career and as an individual.
• Regular Team Events – From social catch‑ups to team bonding, we know how to have fun while working hard.

Plus, we offer hybrid work (because flexibility is key) and a supportive, dynamic environment where your ideas really matter.

About Us

At Distinctive People, we’re all about making HR less "blah" and more "yeah!" We believe in offering personalised, flexible HR support that gives our clients the freedom to focus on what they do best. We're not consultants – we’re partners for performance, helping SMBs across a broad range of industries thrive and grow.

Check us out at www.distinctivepeople.com.au to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Diversity and Inclusion

Distinctive People is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides a safe and respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We embrace diversity in all its forms and celebrate it every day.

Applications are subject to a National Criminal History and Employment Verification Checks.