Senior People And Culture Advisor

Randstad Hr Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

New Horizons Enterprises Limited, supported by Pathway Talent, is seeking a People & Culture Advisor to start their HR career in a purpose-driven environment. You’ll work with managers and employees across day-to-day HR matters, gaining hands-on experience in generalist HR, employee relations, and administration.

This full-time role welcomes someone beginning their HR journey, with qualifications in HR or progress toward them.

Qualifications

• Foundation in HR or working towards HR qualifications
• Experience in HR, People & Culture or similar role
• Understanding of employee lifecycle and HR practices
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle information confidentially and professionally
• Proactive, collaborative and customer-focused

Responsibilities

• Respond to day-to-day HR enquiries
• Provide practical support to managers and employees
• Support employee lifecycle activities and employment changes
• Assist with employee documentation and correspondence
• Support policy and process application
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Contribute to HR projects and improvements
• Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders
• Support workplace safety, wellbeing and compliance

Skills

HR fundamentals

Communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Proactive attitude

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR information systems

Job description

Job Description

Start building your HR career with a purpose-driven organisation where you’ll learn, grow and make a meaningful difference.

Pathway Talent is recruiting on behalf of New Horizons Enterprises Limited for a People & Culture Advisor to join their collaborative and supportive People & Culture team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their HR career who is ready to build their skills and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of people and workplace matters.

Whether you’re currently working as an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, People & Culture Coordinator, or have relevant HR experience and are ready for your next step, this role offers the opportunity to learn alongside experienced People & Culture professionals within a purpose‑driven human services organisation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Full‑time opportunity to grow your career in People & Culture
• Gain broad exposure across generalist HR and employee relations
• Learn alongside experienced People & Culture professionals
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Build your confidence in providing HR advice to managers and employees
• Join a purpose‑driven organisation making a positive impact in the community

About the Role

As a People & Culture Advisor, you’ll support the wider People & Culture team and assist managers and employees across a variety of day‑to‑day HR matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to day‑to‑day People & Culture enquiries
• Providing practical support to managers and employees
• Supporting employee lifecycle activities and employment changes
• Assisting with employee documentation and correspondence
• Supporting the consistent application of policies, procedures and people processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting HR systems administration
• Assisting with employee relations and workplace matters, with support from experienced team members
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building positive relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation
• Supporting workplace safety, wellbeing and compliance activities

About You

You don’t need to be an established HR Advisor to be successful in this role.

We’re looking for someone with a foundation in HR, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a career in People & Culture.

• Qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or be working towards them
• Previous experience in an HR, People & Culture, recruitment or similar people‑focused role
• An understanding of general HR practices and the employee lifecycle
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle information professionally and confidentially
• Confidence building relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and exposure to HR systems
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A collaborative and customer‑focused approach

Compliance Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to meet relevant pre‑employment requirements, including:

• National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Right to Work in Australia

Salary

Competitive + Benefits

Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits available

Be part of something bigger. Be part of ISS.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industry

People and Culture/Human Resources

Our Commitment

ISS fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and LGBTIQA+ communities. We are committed to fair pay and a safe working environment.

Application Deadline

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 4 November, 2026.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in managing people and culture program delivery to our frontline workforce
• Growth: Access to professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Culture: Join a collaborative, inclusive, and forward‑thinking team
• Rewards: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package