HR Advisor | Employee Relations Specialist

BrightHR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

Birthday Leave

Enhanced Annual Leave

Reward & Recognition

Career pathways

Health & wellbeing perks

Bright Exchange

Education Assistance

Job summary

BrightHR in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an HR Advisor and Employee Relations Specialist to guide businesses through complex ER challenges. You’ll provide expert advice on performance management, investigations, grievances, and disputes, while interpreting the Fair Work Act and national standards to balance compliance with business outcomes.

Ideal candidates have experience in Employee/Industrial Relations or HR case management, strong knowledge of Australian employment law, and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or HR case management.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-first mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant qualifications in HR or Law (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, expert advice on employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct & investigations, grievances & disputes.
• Interpret and advise on the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Deliver clear, commercially focused solutions, balancing compliance with business outcomes.
• Build trust with clients through clear and confident communication.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

HR case management

Australian employment law

Communication skills

Education

HR or Law qualifications

Job description

HR Advisor | Employee Relations Specialist

At BrightHR, we don’t just support businesses, we power them.

With over 110,000 organisations globally using our all-in-one HR platform, we’re redefining how businesses manage their people. Backed by one of the world’s largest privately owned business services groups, we combine innovation with serious financial strength, and we’re only getting started.

As a Bright Advisor, you’ll partner with businesses across industries, guiding them through real, complex employee relations challenges, helping them make confident, compliant, and commercially sound decisions. If you enjoy variety, pace, and solving problems that matter, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide practical, expert advice on employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct & investigations, grievances & disputes.
• Interpret and advise on the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standardsand Enterprise Agreements.
• Deliver clear, commercially focused solutions, balancing compliance with business outcomes.
• Build trust with clients through clear and confident communication.

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who combines technical knowledge with sound judgement and knows how to apply both in the real world.

• Experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, or HR case management.
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A client-first mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant qualifications in HR or Law (desirable, not essential).

Why BrightHR?

• Profit Share Bonus – When we win, you win
• Birthday Leave- Enjoy a day off on us
• Enhanced Annual Leave- start with up to 25 days of leave
• Reward & Recognition– Monthly awards, receive $1K & a day off!
• Career pathwayswith real progression opportunities
• Health & wellbeing perksincluding gym & insurance discounts
• Bright Exchange– Thousands of everyday discounts
• Education Assistance– Financial support for ongoing professional development

BrightHR is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.