Human Resources Analyst (Contract)

u&u Recruitment Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely is rapidly expanding in Australia and seeks an HR Advisor to shape how HR works across the business. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, L&D, performance, employee relations, culture and HR projects with a hands‑on, growth‑minded approach.

You will partner with the HR Manager and leadership team to drive compliant, scalable people initiatives and ensure a high‑performing workplace in a global automotive group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or another relevant field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or advisor role.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and WHS obligations.
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding and probation processes.
• Develop onboarding content and experience design for new hires.
• Drive performance management cycles and employee relations guidance.
• Support HR projects, policy design and WHS compliance.
• Own HRIS configuration, reporting and data insights.
• Collaborate with leaders to shape people initiatives across Australia.

Skills

Multitasking

Autonomous work

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Administrative excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Fair Work compliance

Job description

About Geely

• Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.
• Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.
• With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.
• A 13-year Fortune Global 500 innovator with a world‑class AI cloud powerhouse and a 20‑satellite network enabling safer autonomous driving.
• Geely is rapidly expanding in Australia with an ambitious multi‑year strategy. This means huge opportunity, real influence, and the chance to build people systems from the ground up in a business backed by a global powerhouse.
• Core Value: Truth‑seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative
• Culture: Achiever, Problem‑Solving, Benchmarking, Compliance

Why Join Us (What You Will Love)

As our HR Advisor, you won’t just “run HR tasks” — you will shape how HR works in Australia. You will enjoy:

• True HR Generalist exposure: Recruitment, onboarding, L&D, performance, employee relations, culture, HR projects, WHS, HRIS — all in one role.
• Massive growth opportunity: We are in start‑up / scale‑up mode in Australia. You will build processes, influence leaders, and grow into a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager pathway.
• High visibility & real impact: Work closely with the HR Manager, department heads and leadership team. Your ideas and improvements will be implemented quickly — not stuck in bureaucracy.
• Supportive, collaborative environment: Small high‑performing HR team, lots of autonomy, and a culture that values problem‑solving, ownership and innovation.
• Global exposure: Learn best practices from Geely Group, one of the world’s most advanced automotive and mobility ecosystems.

About the Role

• The HR Advisor plays a central role in providing trusted, people‑focused HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle by owning both the professional responsibilities and the operational execution of all HR processes. This role ensures HR programs, policies and initiatives are not only designed but also implemented effectively and consistently across the business.

We’re looking for a resourceful, logical, and growth‑focused HR professional. You will work closely with the HR Manager to drive people initiatives, ensure compliance, support employee relations, deliver HR operations, and execute HR projects end‑to‑end.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Talent Management

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, including job briefs, advertising, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer and contract signing.
• Manage candidate pipelines and provide hiring recommendations.
• Own onboarding content and experience design, including probation process and follow‑ups, onboarding initiatives, and maintain organisational charts.
• Support early succession planning and internal mobility programs.

Employee Lifecycle, L&D & Culture

• Develop and deliver onboarding programmes, induction content and employee lifecycle touchpoints.
• Lead the offboarding process including exit interviews, analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate and deliver employee training and contribute to L&D initiatives.
• Own employee experience & culture initiatives (design themes, frameworks, messaging, communication etc.).
• Lead engagement survey planning, initiatives planning, execution and follow‑ups.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Drive the full performance review cycle, including planning, communication, training, reminders and system configuration.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance documentation, capability issues and feedback practices.
• Track probation outcomes and ensure compliance with process and timelines.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, offering sound recommendations and supporting the development, enhancement and implementation of ER policies, frameworks and processes.
• Manage ER cases end‑to‑end (including investigations, documentation, meeting coordination and recommended actions).

HR Operations & Projects

• Own HR policy maintenance and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and company standards.
• Provide trusted advice across employee relations, investigations, disciplinary matters and compliance with Fair Work, Awards and WHS frameworks.
• Manage and deliver HR projects from design to execution, ensuring alignment with business needs, effective stakeholder engagement and measurable outcomes.
• Manage WHS processes and provide WHS advice, including but not limited to incident logging, corrective actions, training requirements and reporting.
• Own HRIS configuration, workflows, improvements, testing and process optimisation.
• Develop and maintain the HR Communication page with accurate and informative content.
• Produce HR reporting & insights, including KPI dashboards, trend analysis and action recommendations.
• Ensure HR operational processes remain efficient, clear and auditable.
• Manage HR‑related vendors, ensuring service quality, contract compliance and cost‑effectiveness.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or another relevant field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist or HR Advisor role.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and WHS obligations.
• Ability to effectively multitask priorities, organise workload, and work autonomously.
• Proactive, resourceful and solutions‑focused, with a hands‑on approach and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident working autonomously while also thriving in a collaborative, high‑performing HR team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a driven HR professional looking for a role where you can grow fast, drive meaningful work and influence the foundation of a global brand in Australia — we’d love to hear from you.