People Advisor

Dentsu (ANZ) Management Services Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading marketing services company based in Melbourne is seeking a People Advisor to provide HR support across their business. In this role, you'll coach managers, ensure compliance with Australian employment law, and coordinate various HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience as an HR Advisor, strong knowledge of HR best practices, and effective communication skills. Join a diverse team in a hybrid working environment, helping to enhance employee experiences and support their growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or People Partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience using HR systems (Workday preferred).
• Confidence in coaching managers and handling employee relations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, empathetic, and values-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice and coaching to people leaders on HR policies and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act.
• Support the rollout of local and global people initiatives.
• Promote the use of HR tools and platforms.
• Coordinate cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews.
• Maintain excellence in case management and compliance.
• Monitor people risks and trends.
• Champion process improvements and support organisational development initiatives.

Skills

HR Advisor experience

Knowledge of Australian employment law

HR systems experience (Workday preferred)

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management skills

Proactive and empathetic approach

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy.

Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

We are Dentsu

We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. With deep insights into people and culture, we connect brand, content, commerce, and experience—powered by modern creativity and a global network of elite talent.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented HR professional who must be available to start immediately on a contract to perm basis. As a People Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering professional, responsive, and pragmatic HR support across our dynamic and creative business. Embedded within the People Partnering team, you’ll coach people managers, advise on employee matters, and help drive consistency and compliance in people practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment where your contributions will directly enhance the employee experience and support our people to thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Provide trusted advice and coaching to people leaders on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act and NES
• Support the rollout of local and global people initiatives aligned with business needs
• Promote the use of HR tools and platforms (e.g., Workday, L&D resources)
• Coordinate cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and remuneration cycles
• Maintain excellence in case management, documentation, and compliance
• Monitor people risks and trends, escalating issues as needed
• Champion process improvements and support organisational development initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or People Partnering role
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices
• Experience using HR systems (Workday preferred)
• Confidence in coaching managers and handling employee relations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and values-driven approach

Why dentsu

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture enables employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. This is the foundation for great innovation, which generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.

Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you’ll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting ideas. Combine that with a pioneering spirit aimed at making a positive impact on brands, society, and each other, and you’ll soon understand why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy.

Together, we make our mark. Together, we embrace the true potential of disruption. And together – across all our locations – we help our clients win in a changing world.

If you want to belong to a global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

Location:

Melbourne - 510 Church Street

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Casual