People Advisor

Sharp & Carter; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an experienced HR professional for a varied generalist role in Western Australia. You will work with leaders and stakeholders to provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on talent succession, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

You will own day-to-day people matters while contributing to larger initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a coordinator or generalist HR position.
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment legislation and awards.
• Experience coordinating performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice across performance, conduct, attendance and workplace matters.
• Coordinate employee relations processes, including performance management and grievances.
• Support workplace wellbeing initiatives and policies.
• Assist with annual performance reviews and employee engagement activities.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies and documentation.
• Support reporting, compliance obligations, and audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve the employee experience.
• Contribute to broader People projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist

Employment law (Australia)

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Wellbeing initiatives

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a professional services organisation in a varied generalist HR role.

Working closely with leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide practical, commercially considered HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on talent succession, workplace wellbeing and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of day‑to‑day People matters whilst contributing to broader initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across performance, conduct, attendance and workplace matters.
• Coordinate employee relations processes, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace investigations.
• Support the management of workplace matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews, employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing activities.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Support workforce reporting, WGEA requirements and broader compliance obligations.
• Provide HR and WHS‑related support for audits and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline People processes and improve the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to broader People projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We are seeking a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys working across a broad generalist remit and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in a coordinator or generalist HR position.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and employee relations practices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating performance, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice.
• Excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• The confidence to work autonomously whilst collaborating with a broader team.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Part‑time opportunity offering a 0.8 FTE working arrangement.
• Broad and varied role with exposure to a variety of different stakeholders.
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful initiatives and contribute to process improvement.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Sharp & Carter is committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who meet the key requirements of the position.