Human Resource Advisor

Direct Freight Express Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job stability in a growing company

Weekly pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Direct Freight Express Pty seeks a National HR Advisor to support growth and manage HR/ER responsibilities across the business. The role reports to the Human Resource Manager and is based in Warwick Farm, NSW 2170, with full-time employment.

Key duties include advising on industrial relations, policy development, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee well-being. Strong knowledge of Fair Work and Awards is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Human Resources or Employee Relations role.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Blue Collar/Warehousing/Logistics/Transport industry is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Sound understanding of Fair Work legislation and Awards.
• Strategic thinking with an operational, hands-on approach.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence decisions.
• Current and valid drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial relations compliance and advise on changes and award interpretation.
• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies ensuring compliance and awareness.
• Advise leaders on performance management and development with legal considerations.
• Conduct disciplinary, performance, misconduct, and grievance processes.
• Promote policy adherence and facilitate positive workplace relations.
• Manage annual leave balances within policy thresholds.
• Provide counselling support and dispute resolution guidance to management.
• Support change management and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

HR policies & procedures

Employee relations

Disciplinary & performance management

Stakeholder communication

Workplace investigations

Change management

Negotiation & coaching

Leadership partnering

Education

HR degree or related discipline

Job description

Direct Freight Express is a nationwide, operated transport company with over 33 years of experience in the road transport industry. With more than 2,500 employees across 67 strategically positioned locations nationwide, and our continued growth is built on our commitment to great customer service, innovation, and reliable transport solutions.

The Opportunity

An exciting National HR Advisor role reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager, this is to support the growth and manage all HR/ER responsibilities nationally.

Location: Warwick Farm, NSW 2170
Employment: Fulltime

Key Position Responsibilities

• Maintain industrial relations compliance and provide advice in environments of organisational change, including Award interpretation and application.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance and employee awareness across the business.
• Advise and support leaders in managing employee performance and development, providing strategic guidance on relevant legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Conduct and manage disciplinary, performance management, misconduct and grievance processes.
• Promote employee adherence to company policies and procedures and act as a key communication link between management and employees to foster positive workplace relationships.
• Manage employee annual leave and excessive leave balances to ensure accruals remain within company policy thresholds.
• Provide advice and support to management in relation to counselling, grievance handling and dispute resolution.
• Provide technical advice on workplace investigations and recommend appropriate outcomes and corrective actions.
• Support organisational initiatives, change management activities and continuous improvement projects as required.

Key Position Capabilities

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or similar/related discipline (Desirable);
• Demonstrated experience (4+ years) in a Human Resources or Employee Relations role.
• Experience in the Manufacturing/Blue Collar/Warehousing/Logistics/Transport industry is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in providing employment relations advice and consultancy services in a medium to large organisation;
• Sound understanding and application of the Fair Work legislative law;
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and Awards, and their interpretation and application;
• Strategic thinking but an operational, hands-on approach to business partnering supporting and implementing HR/ER processes;
• Well-developed negotiation, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to build capability among leaders and support effective decision-making.
• Current and valid drivers' licence.

• Onsite and free parking
• Great security and stability with our rapidly growing company
• Receive pay weekly, and on time
• Free access to our employee assistance program.

Fit the above criteria or are you looking to start your career in the transport industry?
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.