People Advisor

Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition

Career development and training

Referral bonus for recommending a NewH

Discounts on parts and tools

Uniforms

24/7 professional counselling for Team

Job summary

AMA Group is seeking a People Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract based at Smithfield, NSW. The role focuses on partnering with leaders, providing practical people advice, and working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Ideal for an HR professional with experience in advisory roles who can navigate employee relations, policy guidance and lifecycle HR processes. This is a great chance to contribute to the EVP while supporting organisational change and culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Human Resources, People & Culture or similar advisory role.
• A degree in Human Resources or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of HR business partnering and ability to work across a multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of Employment Law, Awards, National Employment Standards and Fair Work Act.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to build relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit senior leaders to deliver the People Strategy and support the business unit people plan.
• Provide coaching and advice to leaders to build people leadership capability.
• Identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement as part of Building Better program.
• Manage and support complex employee relations matters with practical approaches.
• Support key lifecycle processes: performance, development, salary reviews, talent management and succession planning.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and culture initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Employee relations

Multi-site collaboration

Education

HR degree (desirable)

Job description

AMA Group is the leader in collision repair, with the biggest network of facilities across Australia and New Zealand, supported by Australia’s leading distributor of vehicle parts and accessories. Our Team provides repairs for light to high-severity collisions, covering everything from small private vehicles and prestige cars to commercial trucks and buses.

With around 3,500 people across approximately 150 locations, we deliver outstanding customer service and get over 300,000 people and businesses back on the road every year. With AMA Group, you can go anywhere.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our team at Smithfield, NSW on a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, providing practical people advice and working across a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit senior leaders to deliver the People Strategy and support the business unit people plan
• Provide coaching and advice to leaders to build people leadership capability
• Identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement as part of our Building Better program
• Manage and support complex employee relations matters through a range of practical approaches
• Support key employee lifecycle processes, including performance and development reviews, salary reviews, talent management and succession planning
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and culture initiatives
• Provide proactive HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Build strong relationships across the business and support initiatives that strengthen engagement, culture and our employee value proposition (EVP)
• Opportunity to develop and present Lunch & Learn sessions on a range of People & Culture topics to educate, engage and connect with the broader business

Does This Sound Like You?

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Human Resources, People & Culture or similar advisory role
• A degree in Human Resources or a related field is desirable, but not essential
• Strong understanding of HR business partnering
• Experience working within a multi-site environment would be highly regarded
• Knowledge of employee relations, awards, national employment standards, Fair Work Act
• Knowledge of contemporary HRM issues and their practical application within a large and diverse organisation
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Knowledge of Employment Law, Awards and People policiesA confident relationship builder who can work effectively with leaders at all levels
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

We know that sometimes people need non-standard work hours, and we’re happy to discuss the options available in this role or similar roles across our business.

Benefits

• Reward and recognition
• Career development and training
• Referral bonus for recommending a friend to work with us
• Discounts on parts and tools
• Uniforms
• 24/7 professional counselling for Team members and their immediate families

Join Our Team

We champion our Team because it’s our people who set us apart and drive our business' success. We focus on individual strengths and value differences to bring the best out of our people, enhancing their skills and capabilities to build fulfilling careers.

AMA Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to finding the best fit for every role. All qualified applications will be considered regardless of gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.