People & Culture Advisor

The Shift People; Lismore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shift People Pty Ltd in Lismore is seeking a hands-on People & Culture Advisor to join a supportive team on a fixed-term contract through to July 2027. You will provide generalist HR advice and help deliver practical HR solutions across the employee lifecycle.

Ideally you have experience in employee relations, recruitment support, onboarding and knowledge of Australian employment legislation. This role focuses on building strong relationships with leaders and staff to enhance workplace

Qualifications

• Generalist HR advisory background across a broad range of people-related matters.
• Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience providing advice on employee relations and performance management matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Qualifications in Human Resources will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting employee relations matters, performance management and workplace issues.
• Advising on HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation.
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Supporting the implementation of People & Culture initiatives and projects.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Recruitment support

Onboarding

HR policies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Are you a passionate People & Culture professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and making a genuine difference in the workplace?

We are seeking an experienced and approachable People & Culture Advisor to join a supportive team based in Lismore on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders and employees, providing practical advice and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

About the Role

As the People & Culture Advisor, you will provide generalist HR advice and support across a broad range of people-related matters. Working collaboratively with managers and employees, you will help deliver effective HR solutions while supporting the organisation’s broader people and culture initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely and practical HR advice to managers and employees.
• Supporting employee relations matters, performance management and workplace issues.
• Advising on HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation.
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Supporting the implementation of People & Culture initiatives and projects.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

About You

You are a confident and approachable HR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You have strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR or People & Culture advisory role.
• A sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience providing advice on employee relations and performance management matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Fixed-term contract through to July 2027.
• Lismore-based opportunity.
• A varied and engaging generalist HR role.
• The opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to workplace culture and employee experience.

Interested? If you’re an experienced People & Culture professional looking for your next opportunity in Lismore, we’d love to hear from you.