Senior HR Advisor: Hands-On People Partner

Tandem Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Partners in Melbourne is seeking a hands‑on Senior HR Advisor to work closely with leaders in a fast‑paced operational environment. You will handle employee relations, performance management and people initiatives, while shaping workforce planning and change programs.

In this role you’ll build trust quickly, provide practical advice, and influence people decisions that matter to the business. If you enjoy moving HR out from behind the desk into real business impact, this could be your

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations and investigations.
• Strong understanding of performance management processes.
• Familiarity with workers compensation frameworks and case management.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers through performance, misconduct, and employee relations matters.
• Support workplace injuries, workers compensation and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist workforce planning around team structures and capability.
• Support recruitment and talent initiatives.
• Guide managers through consultation and workplace change.
• Use people data to spot trends and inform decisions.
• Keep training and capability development moving forward.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workers compensation

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Change management

HR data analytics

Job description

Tandem Partners in Melbourne is seeking a hands‑on Senior HR Advisor to work closely with leaders in a fast‑paced operational environment. You will handle employee relations, performance management and people initiatives, while shaping workforce planning and change programs.

In this role you’ll build trust quickly, provide practical advice, and influence people decisions that matter to the business. If you enjoy moving HR out from behind the desk into real business impact, this could be your