HR Advisor

Retro Traffic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Retro Traffic is an Australian business seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the HR & IR Manager, this is a hands-on role covering employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding, performance management, compliance, reporting and engagement.

You will be a key contact for employees and managers, delivering practical HR support and helping ensure a positive, compliant employee experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with performance management and onboarding and related HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR enquiries and provide practical advice on policies, procedures and workplace expectations.
• Support recruitment onboarding, inductions and recruitment administration as required.
• Coordinate onboarding and new starter activities, contracts and variations.
• Maintain HR records, dashboards and reporting to support compliance and decision making.
• Assist with performance management, employee engagement initiatives and disciplinary processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

HR generalist experience

Education

HR qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Full - Time | Monday - Friday | Competitive Salary

Join a growing Australian business | Broad HR role | Career development opportunity

Retro Traffic is a leading traffic management and road safety business operating across NSW and QLD. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role across the employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the HR & IR Manager, this is a hands-on and varied HR role covering employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding, performance management, compliance, reporting and employee engagement.

About the Role

As our HR Advisor, you will be a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical HR support and helping ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Employee Relations

Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR enquiries and provide practical, timely advice on policies, procedures, employment conditions and workplace expectations.

Assist with employee relations, performance and conduct matters.

Conduct preliminary fact‑finding and maintain appropriate documentation.

Support disciplinary, counselling and performance improvement processes.

Prepare HR correspondence, meeting records and formal documentation.

Escalate complex or high‑risk matters to the HR & IR Manager.

Recruitment & Workforce Support

Support the recruitment team with onboarding, inductions and recruitment administration as required.

Contribute to improving the employee experience for our workforce.

Support workforce planning, recruitment forecasting and talent pipelines.

Assist with candidate attraction and retention initiatives.

Develop initiatives to increase First Nations participation.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

Coordinate onboarding and new starter activities.

Prepare employment contracts, variations and employee documentation.

Coordinate probation reviews and employee check‑ins.

Conduct and track probation follow‑ups.

Coordinate exit interviews and offboarding.

Maintain accurate and compliant employee records.

Performance & Development

Coordinate quarterly performance review processes.

Maintain probation and performance tracking systems.

Support managers with performance management documentation.

Coordinate internal and external training programs.

Maintain skills matrices and competency registers.

HR Administration, Compliance & Reporting

Maintain personnel files, HR systems and documentation.

Support policy updates and employee communications.

Assist with Fair Work and employment compliance requirements.

Prepare documentation for audits and accreditation.

Produce monthly HR reports covering headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, probation, training and employee relations.

Maintain HR dashboards and workforce metrics.

Analyse workforce data and identify opportunities for improvement.

Coordinate employee pulse surveys and feedback initiatives.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is practical, approachable and confident dealing with people at all levels.

You will ideally have:

Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency essential (Sponsorship is not available for this position).

2+ years' experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role.

Strong knowledge of employee relations and Australian employment practices.

Experience supporting performance management and workplace matters.

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Confidence dealing with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.

A proactive approach and willingness to get involved across all areas of HR.

Strong Excel and HR systems capability.

A relevant HR, business or similar qualification is desirable.

Why Join Retro Traffic?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where HR has a genuine seat at the table. You won't simply inherit established processes; you'll have the opportunity to help improve them. Working closely with the HR & IR Manager, you'll gain exposure across employee relations, performance, workforce planning, compliance and HR projects.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Make a real impact across a growing workforce.

Develop your employee relations and HR advisory capability.

Work across a broad range of HR functions.

Contribute to process improvement and HR projects.

Build your career within a growing Australian business.

Work alongside an experienced and supportive HR team.