HR Officer/Advisor

Eastern States Engineering Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern States Engineering, a leader in demountable building and structural steel construction, seeks an HR Officer/Advisor for a part-time role based at the Rocklea office. You will support the employee lifecycle, administer onboarding, contracts, and policy compliance while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR, strong payroll and industrial relations knowledge, and excellent stakeholder communication skills to support departments across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Officer or Advisor position.
• Solid understanding of HR legislation, employment relations, and payroll practices.
• Proven experience in managing workplace incidents and workers' compensation claims.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities including interviewing and shortlisting.
• Manage HR administration (onboarding, probation, variations, offboarding) and contracts.
• Assist in policy implementation and compliance with best practices.
• Provide advice to managers on HR matters like relations and entitlements.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HR records per legislation.
• Oversee workers' compensation reporting and claims processes.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction programs for new hires.
• Contribute to HR projects and company-wide initiatives.
• Support national HR programs and performance review processes.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Payroll

Workers' comp

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder mgmt

Fair Work Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tertiary HR qualifications

Job description

Join Eastern States Engineering - a leader in demountable building and structural steel construction. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in high-quality structural steel framing for education, mining, accommodation, and more. Operating in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, we are known for our top-notch products and on-time delivery.

Our dedicated management teams and skilled employees have built a strong reputation for excellence. With stability and continuity at the core of our company, our experienced management team ensures consistent quality and timely project completion.

At Eastern States Engineering, we offer exciting opportunities to be part of our success story. Join our team and contribute to innovative projects, work alongside skilled professionals, and make a lasting impact in the industry.

Unlock your potential with us and contact us today to explore rewarding career opportunities as a HR Officer/Advisor. Let's build a brighter future together.

About the role

As our new HR Officer/Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our HR function by delivering high-quality, hands-on support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. This role is part-time and based at our Rocklea office, offering the chance to be involved in a variety of HR activities within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The part-time position offers flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end recruitment activities including interviewing, shortlisting, and liaising with hiring managers.
• Manage HR administration tasks related to onboarding, probation, variations, and offboarding, including preparation of employment contracts and other key documents.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with best practices.
• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on HR matters such as employee relations, recruitment, and entitlements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files and HR records in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage workers' compensation reporting and claims processes.
• Oversee employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
• Contribute to HR projects and company-wide initiatives as needed.
• Assist in the coordination of annual performance reviews, promotion processes, and other national HR programs.
• Work across support functions (including Finance, Payroll, HSE) to ensure a seamless employee experience.

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Officer or Advisor position, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Solid understanding of HR legislation, employment relations, and payroll practices.
• Proven experience in managing workplace incidents and workers' compensation claims.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with a flexible, hands-on approach.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is desired for this position or Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources.
• Strong communicator who can build relationships with everyone from the workshop floor to the various stakeholders across the Company.
• Have comprehensive understanding of HR practices and legislation, including the Fair Work Act, NES, and Modern Awards (including Manufacturing and Clerks).
• Practical, solutions-focused, and not afraid to have conversations when needed
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on rather than purely strategic.

If you are looking to take the next step in your HR career and want to join an organisation that genuinely values the contribution HR makes, we would love to hear from you -

We pride ourselves on being good to work with, and this translates to a friendly, open, and comfortable company culture.

We are committed to providing opportunities for development to employees to ensure they have the confidence and knowhow to provide unmatched customer service and want to be a long-term part of the team.