Senior Human Resources Advisor – National Contractor

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic national contractor looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join their Sydney CBD office. This role offers a chance to impact diverse sectors including Defence, Marine, and Mining while providing generalist HR support. You'll be instrumental in performance reviews, employee engagement, and managing complex HR issues. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and offers great career development opportunities. If you're passionate about HR and eager to drive a positive workplace culture, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory with knowledge of HR laws and best practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice on policies and best practices.
• Support annual HR calendar events and manage staff movements.

Skills

HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Visa application management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

JDE

UKG

Job description

Senior Human Resources Advisor – National Contractor

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Director - Australia at Amida Recruitment Ltd

• Growth orientated National contractor with strong growth across diverse sectors
• Join a supportive and collaborative team with a great culture
• Monday - Friday role with great work-life balance, 1 day work from home after probation

Exciting opportunity to join a leading national contractor in a dynamic HR role, offering great career development and a collaborative work environment.

As a fast-growing national contractor, our client is expanding its team and seeking a passionate and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join their Sydney CBD office. With a diverse portfolio of projects across Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy, and Commercial sectors, the company offers a supportive and inclusive work environment.

In this role, you will provide generalist HR advice and assistance to managers across a variety of HR activities within a multifaceted business. You will be instrumental in supporting the HR team with key initiatives such as performance reviews, remuneration, and employee engagement surveys, while also handling more complex HR issues like performance management, discipline, and terminations. You will have one direct report being an HR Advisor.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert HR advice on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Supporting the delivery of the annual HR calendar of events, including performance and remuneration reviews
• Coordinating with payroll and other corporate services to manage staff movements
• Advising managers on employee-related matters including performance, discipline, and terminations
• Interpreting the Enterprise Agreement and relevant awards in line with the Fair Work Act and NES
• Liaising with migration agents to manage employee visa/sponsorship nominations
• Supporting the implementation of HR projects and initiatives

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience in an HR advisory role with knowledge of HR laws, awards, EBAs, and best practices
• Experience with HR systems (JDE, UKG advantageous) and data management
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated to drive a positive people and culture experience
• Experience in managing visa applications is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day on [e-mail] or Sam Barnes on [e-mail] for further information.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Construction