HR Operations Advisor

Kelly-Partners-Accountants; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Postgraduate study support

Employee Assistance Program

Office travel opportunities

Job summary

Kelly Partners in Malibu seeks an experienced HR Operations Advisor to join our Services team. This hands-on role spans the full employee lifecycle, delivering strategic input and day-to-day HR execution.

Reporting to the Global Head of People, the ideal candidate has 6+ years in HR operations, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and a strong grasp of employment law and compliance. You will partner with leaders, support recruitment, and drive scalable HR processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in hands-on HR operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Develop, implement and improve HR policies and processes ensuring compliance with laws.
• Advise Partners on employee relations, performance management and workplace matters.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records and documentation accurately and accessibly.
• Contribute strategic input to people initiatives while delivering hands-on delivery.
• Support people-related projects to enable growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with HR data collection/analysis to support reporting and decision-making.
• Work with CEO and Global Head of People to embed group policies and best practices.
• Travel to other office locations to provide in-person HR support.

Skills

HR operations

employee relations

recruitment

policy development

compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Workday

SAP HR

Job description

About Kelly Partners

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, Private Business Owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

• Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
• Great Place to Work 3 years running
• Growing at over 30% per annum

Why Join Us?

In addition to working in an organization that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Opportunity to have equity ownership in a global Accounting Firm
• Diverse range of clients to grow your skills
• Interstate and international retreats and company events
• Modern, bright workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
• Paid time off benefits
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Health Insurance
• Postgraduate study support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Community Service Leave

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, Kelly+Partners is seeking a HR Operations Advisor to join our Services team, presently based in our Malibu office. This is a hands‑on, role providing both strategic input and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Global Head of People, this role is suited to an experienced and proven HR professional with approximately 6+ years’ experience who enjoys being close to the business, advising leaders while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day HR execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
• Support the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of HR systems, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Act as a trusted advisor to Partners on employee relations, performance management, and workplace matters
• Coordinate and deliver end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding activities to ensure a consistent and positive new‑hire experience
• Maintaining employee records / documentation, ensuring all documentation is accurate and easily accessible
• Contribute strategic input to people initiatives across engagement, culture, learning, and development, while also supporting hands‑on delivery
• Participate in and support people‑related projects that enable growth, scalability, and organisational effectiveness
• Assist with HR data collection and analysis, including headcount, turnover, and engagement metrics, to support reporting and decision‑making
• Work closely with the CEO and Global Head of People to embed and maintain group policies, procedures, and best practices
• Travel to other office locations as required to provide in‑person HR support and build strong working relationships across the business

About You

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a hands‑on HR Operations role, ideally within a greenfield or growing or fast‑paced organisation
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practice
• Demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level
• Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility and effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Solutions‑focused mindset with a genuine interest in supporting people and improving the employee experience
• Willing and able to travel to multiple office locations as required
• Comfortable handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion