Part-Time HR Advisor

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Not-for-profit environment

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our not-for-profit client on an initial 6-month contract, working 2–3 days per week. The role covers the full employee lifecycle with emphasis on advisory, compliance and robust people processes.

You’ll partner with senior stakeholders and contribute to HR policies, WHS and day-to-day ER matters, supported by Employment Hero. Flexibility and autonomy are key in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor, P&C Advisor or broad HR generalist role.
• Experience in medical, healthcare, education, or research environments is valued.
• Confident partnering with senior stakeholders and handling HR issues.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance, policies and processes.
• WH S exposure is advantageous and ER matters handling ability appreciated.
• Strong written and verbal communication and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on day-to-day people matters.
• Support lower-level employee relations matters.
• Assist with HR policies, processes and compliance requirements.
• Support WHS and workplace compliance activities.
• Manage employee documentation, onboarding, changes and offboarding.
• Utilise Employment Hero to support day-to-day HR processes.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

HR compliance

WHS exposure

Employee relations

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

About the Organisation:

Our client is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a workforce of approximately 200 employees, the organisation is purpose-led and works with highly experienced and knowledgeable stakeholders across the business.

This is a great opportunity to join a smaller, collaborative environment where HR is close to the business and can make a genuine impact.

About the Role:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join the team on an initial 6-month contract, working 2–3 days per week in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

This is a broad generalist position supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on HR advisory, compliance and ensuring strong people processes are in place. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, so confidence, credibility and the ability to hold your own in conversations will be key.

• Provide practical HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle
• Partner with senior stakeholders on day-to-day people matters
• Support lower-level employee relations matters
• Assist with HR policies, processes and compliance requirements
• Provide support across WHS and workplace compliance activities
• Manage employee documentation, onboarding, employee changes and offboarding
• Utilise Employment Hero to support day-to-day HR processes

About You:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, P&C Advisor or broad HR generalist role
• Experience within medical, healthcare, education, research or a similar environment would be highly regarded
• Confident partnering with senior and highly knowledgeable stakeholders
• Sound understanding of HR compliance, policies and processes
• Exposure to WHS would be highly regarded
• Comfortable supporting lower-level ER matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, credible and able to work with a high level of autonomy
• Experience using Employment Hero would be advantageous

Additional Requirements/Benefits

This is an initial 6-month opportunity working 2–3 days per week, offering genuine flexibility for someone looking for a part-time HR position. Based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, the role provides broad exposure across the employee lifecycle within a purpose-led not-for-profit organisation. The role will be engaged on a timesheet basis.

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