Part-Time HR Officer / Advisor

Hudson AU; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Hudson AU is seeking a hands-on Part-Time HR Officer/Advisor in Adelaide's northern suburbs to support the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle. This on-site role fits a small, supportive team, offering 3–4 days per week and practical HR coverage for employees and leaders.

You will manage HR operations, recruitment onboarding, employee relations, WHS, and learning initiatives, contributing to a positive, compliant workplace and hands-on HR outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR coordination or advisory support.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle.
• Exposure to ER and/or WHS (desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Systems: Maintain HR records and supporting docs.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment and inductions.
• Employee Relations: Provide first-level HR advice and support; assist with performance processes.
• WHS: Support injury management, return-to-work coordination, and compliance.
• Learning & Engagement: Assist with training coordination and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

HR coordination

HR processes

Employee lifecycle

ER exposure

WHS exposure

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About the Organisation

Our client is a medium-sized, well-established and growing business operating across the retail and distribution sectors. With a strong reputation in the specialty apparel and safety sector, they are recognised for delivering quality products and services to their customers. As the business continues to evolve, they are investing in their people function and strengthening their HR capability to support ongoing growth.

Position Purpose

This Part-Time HR Officer / Advisor role supports the HR Manager in delivering effective, consistent, and practical HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR activities while providing frontline support to employees and leaders.

Key Details

• Permanent part-time opportunity – 3–4 days per week, offering flexibility
• Hands‑on, onsite HR role supporting a growing business
• Conveniently located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs
• Join a supportive, down‑to‑earth small team with a strong and positive workplace culture
• Car parking available

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on HR Officer/ Advisor role suited to someone who enjoys variety and being close to the business. You will support HR operations, coordinate processes, and provide first‑level HR support, while contributing to a positive and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain HR systems and employee records
• Support HR policies and documentation
• Assist with reporting and data updates

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment and interview processes
• Manage onboarding and inductions
• Support hiring managers with administration

Employee Relations

• Provide first-level HR advice and support
• Assist with performance management processes
• Prepare ER documentation
• Escalate complex matters to HR Manager/legal advisors

WHS Support

• Assist with injury management and reporting
• Support return‑to‑work coordination
• Maintain WHS records and compliance

Learning & Engagement

• Support training coordination
• Assist with engagement and wellbeing initiatives

About You – What You’ll Bring

• Experience in HR coordination or advisory support
• Solid understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle
• Exposure to ER and/or WHS (desirable)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• A hands‑on, team‑focused approach

Potential for Growth

This role offers strong development within a structured HR function, with direct mentorship from an experienced HR Manager and exposure across all areas of HR.

Why This Role Will Suit You

• Flexible part‑time structure (3–4 days per week)
• Broad, generalist HR exposure
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Stable, growing business environment
• Opportunity to build practical, hands‑on HR experience

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.