HR Advisor

The Next Step ·www.thenextstep.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Consulting & Generalist HR
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About the Organisation

One of Australia's leading family-owned food production businesses, supplying premium protein products to families across Australia and international markets for more than 100 years is now seek an HR Advisor.

Built on strong family values and a commitment to quality, integrity and collaboration, this organisation continues to invest in its people, operations and future capability. With a diverse portfolio spanning food processing, agriculture and feed operations, the business offers HR professionals the opportunity to partner across a broad range of operational environments while contributing to a business that genuinely values its people.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Business Manager, the Human Resources Advisor will provide generalist HR support across a diverse operational workforce. This role partners closely with leaders to deliver practical advice across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Partnering with leaders to provide day-to-day HR advice and coaching.
  • Supporting employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace investigations.
  • Providing guidance on employment legislation, company policies, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, probation and offboarding activities.
  • Assisting with workforce planning, organisational change and restructuring initiatives.
  • Contributing to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Building strong relationships across operational sites through regular site engagement.
  • Supporting workforce reporting, compliance and people-related analytics.
This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to develop broad generalist capability while working alongside an experienced HR Business Partner in a complex operational environment.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring previous experience in a generalist Human Resources position and enjoy partnering with leaders to deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions.

You will ideally possess:
  • Approximately 3-5 years' experience in a Human Resources Advisor or similar generalist role.
  • Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting employee relations matters including performance management, grievances and investigations.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • The ability to build trusted relationships across operational environments with preference for agriculture or food manufacturing
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
Experience working within manufacturing, food production, agribusiness or other operational environments will be highly regarded, along with exposure to Enterprise Agreements and unionised workforces.

About Applying

For a confidential discussion, please contact Eliza Kennedy at The Next Step at ekennedy@thenextstep.com.au

Alternatively, click Apply Now to submit your application.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the HR Advisor role?
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Where is the HR Advisor job located?
The HR Advisor role with The Next Step is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the HR Advisor role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at The Next Step.
What experience level is the HR Advisor role?
The HR Advisor position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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