Human Resources Advisor

Foxleigh Mining; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxleigh Mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin invites an experienced HR Advisor to join the People & Engagement team. The role is hands-on and site-based, delivering practical HR support to leaders and employees across the operation, with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning and HR processes.

Reporting to the People & Engagement Manager, you will build strong relationships, handle confidential matters with discretion, and contribute to a positive workplace culture while

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Officer/Coordinator/Advisor role.
• Understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle.
• Experience with employee relations or performance management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• High attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to supervisors and leaders.
• Support employee relations matters including performance and investigations.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee movements.
• Prepare employment documentation, correspondence and HR reports.
• Support workforce planning and change management activities.
• Promote a positive, respectful workplace culture.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

Foxleigh Mine is an established open-cut coal operation located in Queensland's Bowen Basin, approximately 15 kilometres south of Middlemount and 275 kilometres northwest of Rockhampton. Since commencing operations in 1999, Foxleigh has built a strong reputation for producing premium low volatile PCI metallurgical coal, a key ingredient in steel manufacturing supplied to customers around the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated HR Advisor to join our People & Engagement team.

This is a great opportunity for a capable HR professional who is ready to step into a hands-on advisory role within a dynamic mining environment. Reporting to the People & Engagement Manager, you will provide practical HR support to leaders and employees across site, with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, workforce planning, HR processes and day-to-day leader support.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, building strong relationships with leaders and employees, and providing balanced, practical advice that helps the business move forward.

The opportunity:

As HR Advisor, you will support a broad range of people-related activities across the site, including:

• providing HR advice and support to supervisors, superintendents and department leaders
• supporting employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, absenteeism, grievances and investigations
• assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee movements
• preparing employment documentation, correspondence and HR reports
• supporting workforce planning and change management activities
• assisting with HR projects, policy implementation and process improvement
• maintaining accurate HR records and employee data
• promoting a positive, respectful and engaged workplace culture

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• previous experience in an HR Officer, HR Coordinator, HR Advisor or similar role
• sound understanding of HR processes, employment documentation and employee lifecycle activities
• experience supporting employee relations or performance management matters
• strong communication and relationship-building skills
• the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment
• high attention to detail and strong record-keeping capability
• confidence working with leaders and employees at all levels
• discretion, professionalism and sound judgement when handling confidential matters

Experience in mining, heavy industry, construction, logistics or another operational environment will be highly regarded.

Why Foxleigh?

At Foxleigh, our people are central to how we operate. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, site-based team where your work has a direct impact on leaders, employees and the broader operation.

You will have the opportunity to grow your HR capability across a diverse range of areas, including employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, leadership support and HR project delivery.