HR Advisor | Hybrid, Client-Facing & People Strategy

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

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.