HR Specialist

Globalization Partners; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Spending accounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Globalization Partners is seeking an HR Specialist to act as the in-country HR expert for ANZ, handling onboarding, lifecycle events, and compliant workforce management. This 1-year fixed-term contract covers Australia with regional APAC support as needed.

You will manage complex employee relations, liaise with payroll and HR legal advisors, and advise on contracts, benefits, and mobility. Strong communication and HRIS skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Deep expertise of labour laws and Australian employment legislation (Fair Work, Modern Awards).
• Experience supporting complex employee relations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with HRIS and collaboration tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding and lifecycle events in Australia, with regional support as needed.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and draft legally sound documentation.
• Build and manage relationships with payroll providers and HR legal advisors.
• Provide in-country expertise on benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Advise on employment contracts, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans and timely salary changes.
• Coordinate immigration and mobility needs with Global Mobility teams.
• Identify delegable tasks and document processes for smooth handovers.
• Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.
• Lead compliance governance projects across ANZ markets.
• Contribute to global HR initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR experience

Australian labour law

Employee relations

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

HRIS

Zendesk

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Tools

HRIS

Zendesk

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack)

Job description

About Us

Our leading SaaS-based Global Employment PlatformTM enables clients to expand into over 180 countries quickly and efficiently, without the complexities of establishing local entities. At G-P, we’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to global business and creating opportunities for everyone, everywhere. Our diverse, remote-first teams are essential to our success. We empower our Dream Team members with flexibility and resources, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every contribution is valued and celebrated. The work you do here will positively impact lives around the world. We stand by our promise: Opportunity Made Possible. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, we invite you to join us in expanding your skills and helping to reshape the future of work. At G-P, we assist organizations in building exceptional global teams in days, not months -streamlining the hiring, onboarding and management process to unlock growth potential for all.

About the Role

As an HR Specialist in the Employer of Record (EOR) industry, you’ll be a key business partner to our clients, not just a service provider. You’ll sit at the intersection of global expansion and workforce management - advising clients on complex HR matters across ANZ. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle, act as their trusted in-country HR expert, and ensure smooth operations, compliance, and growth. Please note: This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave

What You Will Do

• Employee Experience & Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience across Australia, with requirement to support other regional markets (e.g., New Zealand / APAC) as needed
• Complex Employee Relations & Terminations: Manage sensitive cases, attend calls or meetings, and draft legally sound documentation.
• Partner Management: Build and manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal advisors.
• International HR & Consultation: Be the first point of contact for client queries on benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.
• In-country Expertise : Stay ahead of labor laws and cultural nuances in ANZ to provide actionable guidance.
• Employment Law & Contract Advisory: Review and advise on employment contracts and risk mitigation.
• Performance & Compensation Support : Guide clients through Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and ensure timely salary changes.
• Immigration & Mobility: Act as SPOC for employees’ immigration/mobility needs in collaboration with the Global Mobility team.
• Workload Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Identify delegable tasks, document processes, and ensure smooth handover for efficiency.
• Digital Transformation & Process Optimization: Drive automation and AI adoption to streamline HR processes.
• Compliance projects: driving and lead compliance governance projects across ANZ markets.
• Global Initiatives & Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to standardize and improve HR practices globally.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum requirements:

• 3+ years of HR experience
• Deep expertise of labour laws and strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including Fair Work compliance, the application and interpretation of Modern Awards and practical experience managing WHS standards and Worker’s Compensation / Return to Work processes.
• Experience supporting complex employee relations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and collaboration tools like Zoom & Slack.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of the EOR industry
• Working knowledge of New Zealand HR practices and employment would be an added benefit

Our ranges are established using objective market benchmarking data for this level of work. Final placement within the range is determined by gender-neutral criteria, including the candidate's relevant skills, experience, and specific qualifications for the role. Actual compensation for this position may vary and will depend on multiple factors such as relevant qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. For Full‑Time Regular Employees, this position is also eligible for additional compensation as follows: Sales Roles: This position is eligible for a commission structure in addition to base salary. Non-Sales Roles: This position is eligible for an annual bonus which is paid dependent on various factors, including and without limitation, individual and company performance in addition to base salary.

Benefits

• generous paid parental leave
• flexible time off
• spending accounts
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• sabbatical after 5 years and more

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in the United States: California or Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, please review the following additional information: G-P will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here:Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here:Fair Chance Poster.

G-P. Global Made Possible.

G-P is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. G-P also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these positions. If you need an accommodation due to a disability during the interview process, please contact us at .