Human Resources Adviser - Sydney

GrainCorp Operations Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GrainCorp Operations Limited is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to deliver hands-on, day-to-day HR support for a 15-month fixed-term contract. You will own operational HR, partnering with managers and employees to provide practical guidance across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Barangaroo, Sydney, this role requires working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely, with strong stakeholder management and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of Australian HR practices and employment legislation.
• Experience across employee relations, HR administration and recruitment.
• Ability to provide first-level HR advice to managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of People Calendar activities (harvest prep, remuneration reviews, talent reviews) through system configuration, communication, education, delivery and follow-up.
• Assist HR Business Partners in delivering value-add services, projects and improvements.
• Provide practical HR advice balancing business needs, policy interpretation and employee relations.
• Support workplace investigations and interpretation of policies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation & attention to detail

Independence & prioritisation

Judgement

Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

• 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

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