Regional Senior HR Advisor: IR, Compliance & Engagement

EnerMech; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech is a Brisbane-based services company seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support and strengthen the HR Team across Australia. The role provides hands-on, strategic, and compliant HR support with a strong generalist background in industrial relations and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires travel across the country to partner with operations, oversee onboarding/offboarding, advise on compensation, and assist with audits, payroll coordination, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR generalist experience in energy, oil & gas, or engineering sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of local labour laws and complex employee relations.
• HR certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Regional HR Solutions Lead, act as a strategic advisor to site leadership and management teams across Australia.
• Provide guidance on industrial relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, and performance management.
• Partner with managers to drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with local labour laws, statutory requirements, and employment regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional employment legislation and advise leadership on risk mitigation.
• Support audits (internal and external), ensuring accurate HR records and documentation.
• Ensure EnerMech policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are consistently applied across the region.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Advise on compensation, benefits, and market benchmarking in alignment with company frameworks.
• Support annual performance review cycles and talent development processes.
• Coach managers on effective performance management and development planning.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives where required.
• Ensure accurate employee data management within HR systems.
• Support payroll and benefits administration in partnership with regional and global HR teams.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to support business decisions.
• Travel regularly across the country to provide on-site HR support and maintain strong relationships with local teams.
• Act as a consistent HR presence, ensuring alignment and continuity.

Skills

HR Generalist

Industrial Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

HR Compliance

Payroll Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

HR Certification (CIPD/SHRM) preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Job description

EnerMech is a Brisbane-based services company seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support and strengthen the HR Team across Australia. The role provides hands-on, strategic, and compliant HR support with a strong generalist background in industrial relations and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires travel across the country to partner with operations, oversee onboarding/offboarding, advise on compensation, and assist with audits, payroll coordination, and HR reporting.