Industrial HR Advisor – Site Partner (12-Month FTC)

Work Initiatives; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Ballarat is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our on-site operations in a blue-collar, unionised environment. You will partner with operational leaders, frontline managers, and staff to provide practical HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, and workforce change.

Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead, you will lead investigations, provide policy advice, coach leaders, and contribute to workforce reporting to enable informed business

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related discipline.
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support.
• Coach leaders through performance management, including PIPs and development discussions.
• Support employee relations matters including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Advise on employment legislation, awards, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with industrial relations activities, including union engagement and issue resolution.
• Build manager capability through HR training and guidance on HR processes and obligations.
• Support site communication initiatives to improve engagement across the workforce.
• Contribute to HR change management activities and HR projects with workforce impact.
• Assist with annual performance management cycles and succession planning.
• Provide workforce reporting and HR insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Industrial relations

Coaching leaders

Workforce engagement

Change management

HR reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Work Initiatives in Ballarat is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our on-site operations in a blue-collar, unionised environment. You will partner with operational leaders, frontline managers, and staff to provide practical HR guidance across employee relations, performance management, and workforce change.

Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead, you will lead investigations, provide policy advice, coach leaders, and contribute to workforce reporting to enable informed business