Human Resources Adviser - 15mth Fixed Term Contract - Sydney

GrainCorp; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GrainCorp in Sydney is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support to our business on a fixed-term full-time contract for approximately 15 months. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, designed to own operational HR tasks and partner with managers across the employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will support end-to-end HR processes, advise on policies, employee relations, recruitment and data-driven insights, and contribute to HR projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Knowledge of Australian HR practices and employment law.
• Experience in employee relations, HR administration and recruitment.
• Ability to provide first-level HR advice to managers and employees.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Solutions-focused and approachable style.
• Discretion with confidential matters.
• Proficient Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups, date formulas).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support to the business.
• Support end-to-end delivery of People Calendar activities.
• Assist HR Business Partners with value-add projects and initiatives.
• Provide quality HR advice/solutions across awards, agreements, contracts, policies.
• Handle employee relations, queries, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with workplace investigations and policy interpretation.
• Support managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters.
• Contribute to HR reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR Advisory

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Full-time approximate 15 month fixed term contract
• Hybrid working model, 3 days from office, 2 days from home
• Located in our Barangaroo offices

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day HR support to our business of a fixed term full time contract for approximately 15 months.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the operational HR function, working closely with managers and employees to provide practical advice and support across the employee lifecycle. The role will suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands‑on, building strong relationships and providing practical solutions in a fast-paced business environment.

The HR Advisor in our Sydney HR Delivery team will:

• Actively support the end-to-end delivery of all People Calendar activity (including harvest preparation, remuneration reviews, talent reviews) through system configuration, communication, education, delivery, support, issue resolution follow-up and close out
• Assist HR Business Partners and Senior HRBPs in the delivery of a range of value-add services, projects and business improvement initiatives across GrainCorp
• Work directly with HR Business Partners, managers and employees to provide quality HR advice / solutions balancing business, commercial and HR requirements, including resolving queries, supporting and advising on HR procedures and policy, managing performance, resolving disputes and enhancing inter-team collaboration
• Providing first‑line HR advice on employee relations and workplace matters
• Assisting with workplace investigations and policy interpretation
• Provide generalist HR advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of people matters, including the interpretation and application of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Contribute to HR projects, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives through the preparation of workforce data, analysis, insights, presentations and administrative support

About you:

We are looking for someone that brings:

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role
• Strong practical knowledge of Australian HR practices and employment legislation
• Experience across employee relations, HR administration and recruitment
• Confidence providing first-level HR advice to managers and employees
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A practical, solutions-focused and approachable style
• Sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent computer literacy with intermediate level Excel skills ie. v-lookups, Pivot tables, date formulas

Ready to apply? / How do you apply?

The next steps are easy! Simply submit your application and one of our team will reach out for a chat to discuss your background in more detail. We are looking forward to speaking to you!

In addition to providing proof of working rights, suitable professional references will be required.