People Consultant / People Advisor

weave. Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2–3 days in office

7 month fixed term

Full-time

Job summary

weave. Recruitment is partnering with a large financial services organisation to appoint a People Consultant on a 7-month fixed term, with immediate start.

This hands-on generalist role sits in the People Advisory and Enablement team, delivering consultative support to Senior People Partners and the wider People and Workplace function across cyclical work, case management and strategic initiatives. Based in Sydney or Melbourne with a hybrid pattern of 2–3 days in the office, the successful

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist experience across a range of people activities.
• Solid knowledge of Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Ability to advise managers and employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Resolving escalated Tier 2 employee queries and cases.
• Conducting employee investigations and coaching leaders.
• Supporting BAU cyclical activities including remuneration reviews.
• Contributing to people project design and change materials.
• Providing tailored policy interpretation and remuneration advice.
• Supporting Senior People Partners with workforce planning.

Skills

HR generalist

Awards knowledge

Enterprise Agreements knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary HR qualification desirable

Job description

PEOPLE CONSULTANT / PEOPLE ADVISOR Sydney or Melbourne | Hybrid, 2 to 3 days in office | $120,000 to $125,000 package inclusive of super | 7 month fixed term

A large, profit-for-members financial services organisation is appointing a People Consultant on a 7-month fixed term basis, with an immediate start. The role sits within the People Advisory and Enablement team and provides consultative people support to Senior People Partners and the broader People and Workplace function across cyclical activities, case work, and strategic people initiatives. This is a hands-on generalist role with real breadth. The right person brings solid HR generalist experience, strong working knowledge of Awards and Enterprise Agreements, and the interpersonal confidence to advise managers and employees at every level of the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Resolving escalated Tier 2 employee queries and cases across the full suite of people related policies, including performance, conduct, WHS, and injury management
• Conducting employee investigations and coaching leaders through performance improvement processes
• Supporting the delivery and rollout of BAU cyclical activities including performance reviews, talent reviews, and the annual remuneration review process
• Contributing to people project design and delivery, including communication and change materials, data analysis, and benefit realisation measurement
• Providing tailored advice on policy interpretation, employment instruments, job design, and remuneration evaluation
• Supporting Senior People Partners with people impact analysis and workforce planning across designated portfolios

Background Required

• Solid HR generalist background with experience across a broad range of people activities and initiatives
• Working knowledge of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment legislation
• Comfortable advising managers and employees at all levels of a large organisation
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust across internal and external stakeholders
• Tertiary HR or related qualification desirable
• Commercial and risk‑aware mindset with high attention to detail

What's On Offer

$120,000 to $125,000 package inclusive of super. 7 month fixed term, immediate start. Full time. Hybrid working, 2 to 3 days in office across Sydney or Melbourne.