HR Advisor

JFD Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Novated car leasing options

Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Weekly fruit baskets

Wellbeing programs – employee-assist.

Flexible working arrangements

Condensed working week (half day Fri)

Community service leave

Defence reservist support

Job summary

James Fisher Australia is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with strong recruitment experience to support the employee lifecycle across JFD Australia and Cowan Manufacturing. You will work with managers and global HR teams to own administration, coordination and continuous improvement of processes from recruitment to offboarding.

This role offers exposure to ER cases, policy development, and day-to-day HR activities with occasional travel to sites across Australia and collaboration with global

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources and strong HR generalist experience in end-to-end recruitment.
• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with ability to multitask.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment in partnership with Global Recruitment Team.
• Develop position descriptions and advise on recruitment best practices.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for a seamless lifecycle.
• Provide HR advisory support and handle employee relations matters.
• Support development and improvement of HR policies and templates.
• Contribute to HR projects enhancing engagement, retention, reporting.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems with confidentiality.

Skills

Recruitment

HR generalist

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy development

Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

You will need to be an Australian Citizen for this role and have the right to work and reside in country.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional with strong recruitment experience to support the employee lifecycle across JFD Australia and Cowan Manufacturing. Working closely with managers and Global HR and Recruitment teams, you will take ownership of the administration, coordination and continuous improvement of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, ensuring a seamless employee experience.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to HR initiatives, have exposure to managing ER cases and supporting managers with day-to-day HR activities. Occasional travel to sites across Australia and flexibility to collaborate with global teams across different time zones will be required.

This is a true HR generalist role offering unparalleled exposure to every stage of the employee journey, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR capability and accelerate their professional growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead end to end recruitment activities in partnership with the Global Recruitment Team, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, coordinating interviews, conducting interviews with managers, arranging pre-employment checks and supporting quality hiring outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by developing position descriptions and providing guidance on recruitment best practice, ensuring a consistent and continuously improving hiring process.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities, delivering a seamless experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Provide HR advisory support to managers and employees, assisting with employee relations matters and workplace investigations in line with company policies and employment legislation.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, templates and documentation to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, reporting and overall people practices.
• Prepare accurate HR documentation, maintain employee records and HR systems, and complete HR administration activities with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, combined with strong HR generalist experience and a proven track record in end-to-end recruitment and best‑practice people processes.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, HR policies and compliance requirements, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a practical business environment.
• Highly organised with exceptional administration skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and partner with managers to understand and support business needs.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Proactive and accountable, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks, drive outcomes to completion, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
• Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.
• Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
• Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.
• Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
• Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Novated car leasing options available.
• Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.