Human Resources Advisor

Acquire Recruitment Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Flexible hours considered

Immediate start available

Job summary

Acquire Recruitment Solutions in Melbourne is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to own the People & Culture function, acting as the go-to person for HR across onboarding, training, compliance and employee relations.

Working closely with the CFO and leadership, you will manage onboarding, employment contracts, inductions, and employee relations for a 100+ employee workforce, while ensuring Fair Work compliance and driving a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar HR role.
• Experience supporting a 100+ employee workforce.
• Knowledge of Fair Work legislation and Australian employment practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters including investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Experience managing onboarding, HR administration and compliance.
• Independent, proactive and able to own the HR function.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day People & Culture function and HR processes.
• Handle end-to-end onboarding, contracts, inductions and compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment activities (approx. 10% of the role).
• Provide advice to managers on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation and company policies.
• Coordinate training, development and compliance programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and positive culture.
• Manage visa documentation and work rights.
• Maintain HR records and personnel files.
• Collaborate with leaders to provide practical HR support.

Skills

5+ years experience

employee relations

Fair Work knowledge

onboarding & compliance

autonomy

strong communication

Job description

Acquire Recruitment Solutions – Melbourne VIC

Acquire Recruitment Solutions is partnered with one of Australia's largest renewable energy providers. Backed by private equity and continuing to experience significant national growth, the business is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to take ownership of itsPeople & Culture function.

This is an standalone, hands‑on HR Generalist role suited to someone who enjoys being the go-to person for all things people. Working closely with the CFO, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees have a positive experience from onboarding through to training, compliance and employee relations.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, building strong relationships and making a genuine impact across an organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity.

About the Role

As the HR Advisoryou will take ownership of the day-to-day People & Culture function, ensuring HR processes run smoothly while maintaining a positive and compliant workplace. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end onboarding, employment contracts, inductions and employee compliance
• Coordinate some recruitment activities across the business (approximately 10%of the role)
• Manage employee relations matters and provide advice to managers on day-to-day HR issues
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Fair Work legislation, employment standards and company policies
• Coordinate employee training, development and compliance programs
• Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture
• Manage visa documentation and employee work rights
• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files
• Work closely with leaders across the business to provide practical HR support and guidance

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a similar Human Resources role
• Experience supporting a workforce of 100+ employees
• Knowledge of Fair Work legislation and Australian employment practices
• Experience managing employee relations matters including performance management, workplace investigations, grievances or disciplinary processes
• Demonstrated experience managing onboarding, HR administration and compliance
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership of the HR function
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Join?

• Join one of Australia's largest renewable energy providers
• AutonomousHR role with genuine ownership and variety
• Work closely with the CFO and leadership team
• Opportunity to influence culture and employee experience across a growing national business
• Box Hill location close to public transport
• Full time hours (flexible hours considered)
• Immediate start available

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands‑on role where you can make a genuine impact across a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.