Senior HR Officer

Brook Recruitment ·www.brookrecruitment.com.au

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Human Resources
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Senior HR Officer | Immediate Start | 1–2 Month Temporary Assignment

About the Company:

This organisation operates within the essential services sector, supporting large-scale operations across a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. The business plays an important role in delivering community and operational support services across Australia and is recognised for its professional, collaborative, and people-focused culture. 

About the Role:

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior HR Officer to join a collaborative HR team on an initial 1–2 month temporary assignment, commencing immediately.

This role will provide hands-on HR support across employee relations, investigations, workplace advice, and leader coaching within a fast-paced operational environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing complex people matters while providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance to stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and guidance regarding Award and Enterprise Agreement interpretation

  • Manage complex employee relations matters including excessive absenteeism, performance management, disciplinary processes, and conduct-related issues

  • Coach and support leaders across all aspects of Human Resources management and best practice

  • Provide accurate and compliant HR advice in line with employment legislation and organisational policies

  • Support workplace health and safety initiatives including risk assessments and development of action plans

  • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across a diverse operational workforce

About You:

  • Previous experience in a Senior HR Officer, HR Advisor, or similar Human Resources role

  • Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements

  • Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations

  • Confident stakeholder management and leadership coaching skills

  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgement

  • Exposure to OH&S practices including workplace risk assessments and safety action planning will be highly regarded
     

Click APPLY or email your resume to Mairead@brookrecruitment.com.au

For a confidential discussion, please call Mairead on 0411 663 721 

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The Senior HR Officer role with Brook Recruitment is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
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