HR Advisor - Education & People Leadership

Inspired Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver proactive HR support across Reddam House Schools and Early Learning Schools. You will partner with Principals and managers, guiding the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, and payroll during peak periods. This 12‑month fixed-term contract is based at the North Sydney head office.

You will advise on employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and policies, while ensuring compliance and positive employee experiences across campuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor/HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong employee relations experience including investigations and performance management.
• Ability to coach and support managers on people matters.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work and Enterprise Agreements.
• Payroll experience including leave administration and data management.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and reporting.
• Willingness to travel between campuses and flexibility to work peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Principals and leaders to provide trusted HR advice and support workforce objectives.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coach and guide managers to strengthen leadership capability and consistent people management practices.
• Provide advice on employment legislation, policies and compliance requirements.
• Analyse HR data and utilise HRIS systems to support reporting, insights and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to HR projects, employee engagement programs, organisational change and process improvements.
• Support payroll administration, employee records management and payroll inquiries to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational/time management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors)

Job description

Inspired Education is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver proactive HR support across Reddam House Schools and Early Learning Schools. You will partner with Principals and managers, guiding the employee lifecycle, workforce planning, and payroll during peak periods. This 12‑month fixed-term contract is based at the North Sydney head office.

You will advise on employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and policies, while ensuring compliance and positive employee experiences across campuses.