National HR Partner | Full Lifecycle & Advisory

SWI Fencing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SWI Fencing is seeking a capable HR Coordinator to partner with managers and own the full employee lifecycle across Australia. Based at our Rhodes office, this full-time role covers employee relations, recruitment, performance management, remuneration, HR systems and compliance with Australian employment laws. Travel to other sites may be required.

You’ll work independently with practical HR judgement in a fast-paced environment, delivering timely advice and supporting business needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an HR advisory or generalist role.
• Confidence advising managers and handling sensitive employee matters.
• Practical experience across recruitment and the employee lifecycle.
• Exposure to performance management, disciplinary matters and organisational change.
• A sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations.
• Experience with an HRIS; Employment Hero experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong written communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A relevant HR or business qualification, preferably.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations: Provide practical advice on performance, conduct, attendance, grievances and workplace matters.
• Recruitment: Manage recruitment from requisition and advertising through to interviews, reference checks and offers.
• Performance and organisational change: Support performance management, disciplinary processes, restructures, redundancies and employee consultation.
• HR systems: Administer Employment Hero, maintain accurate records and improve how managers use the system.
• Remuneration and performance reviews: Coordinate annual salary reviews, the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and performance review processes.
• Contracts and compliance: Prepare employment contracts and variations, maintain policies and support compliance with Australian employment legislation and applicable awards.
• The employee lifecycle: Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, training records, employee changes and exits.
• Reporting: Prepare workforce reports that help management understand headcount, recruitment, turnover and emerging people issues.

Skills

HR advisor

Recruitment lifecycle

Employee relations

Australian employment law

HRIS (Employment Hero)

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Education

HR or business qualification

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

SWI Fencing is seeking a capable HR Coordinator to partner with managers and own the full employee lifecycle across Australia. Based at our Rhodes office, this full-time role covers employee relations, recruitment, performance management, remuneration, HR systems and compliance with Australian employment laws. Travel to other sites may be required.

You’ll work independently with practical HR judgement in a fast-paced environment, delivering timely advice and supporting business needs.