HR Advisor - Parental Leave Cover

BlueStar Global Logistics; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive HR team environment

Opportunity to work with HR Manager

Job summary

BlueStar Global Logistics in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a full-time parental leave cover (8 months). You will report to the HR Manager and provide end-to-end HR support across the business, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation.

Key duties include advising managers, handling employee relations, supporting recruitment and onboarding, managing contracts and variations, and payroll backup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
• Confident communicator with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercial HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Assist with employment contracts, variations, and HR documentation.
• Support leave management, including parental leave and return-to-work arrangements.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with Fair Work and relevant legislation.
• Contribute to policy development and HR initiatives as required.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Manager to ensure continuity of HR support.
• Payroll back up support.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employment law

Communication

HRIS

Payroll

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time (Parental Leave cover – 8 month fixed term)

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team, working closely with the HR Manager who will be on part-time parental leave for 8 months. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys operational HR, employee relations, and supporting managers in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFO, the HR Advisor will provide end-to-end HR support across the business, ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies. You will play a key role in supporting leaders and employees while contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees
• Assist with employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and investigations
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities
• Assist with employment contracts, variations, and HR documentation
• Support leave management, including parental leave and return-to-work arrangements
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with Fair Work and relevant legislation
• Contribute to policy development and HR initiatives as required
• Work collaboratively with the HR Manager to ensure continuity of HR support
• Payroll back up support

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or HR Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements
• Confident communicator with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercial HR advice
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the HR Manager
• Experience in the HRIS and Payroll Platform Employment Hero
• Experience in transport, logistics, or a blue-collar environment (desirable)

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced HR Manager
• Supportive and collaborative team environment