HR Advisor

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 30 PM AEST (1-hour unpaid break)

Total Weekly Hours : 40 Hours

Join a dynamic, community-driven retail organisation with a strong presence across regional NSW. The company is committed to team excellence and continuous improvement, offering a collaborative environment where HR plays a key role in supporting business growth and employee development.

Our client seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support both strategic and operational HR needs across stores and departments. You will partner with senior leaders and store managers to provide expert HR guidance, ensure compliance, and manage key processes including recruitment, e-learning, and workers’ compensation. A strong understanding of Australian employment law and the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) is essential.

Key Objectives

Screen and manage senior applicants through UKG and SEEK, ensuring interview readiness

Provide timely HR advice and information across all levels of the organisation

Ensure HR decisions and policies comply with state and federal regulations

Manage and create content for the company’s e-learning platform within UKG

Oversee Workers Compensation case management

Responsibilities

Develop and implement HR policies aligned with business goals

Deliver accurate HR reporting and operational support

Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries via the “One Stop Shop” system

Coach managers on employee development, performance management, and engagement strategies

Guide employee relations, investigations, grievances, and coaching

Lead HR initiatives including recruitment, retention, and learning & development programs

Administer visa processes for international applicants and team members

Manage Workers Compensation cases from claim lodgment to return-to-work coordination

Prepare documentation for disciplinary actions, investigations, and grievance hearings

Requirements

3–5 years’ experience in a generalist or advisory HR role

Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and GRIA

Experience managing Workers Compensation cases

Proficiency with HR systems (preferably UKG) and recruitment platforms like SEEK

Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and operational staff

Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable :

Experience in retail or multi-site businesses

Exposure to e-learning platform management and content development

Independent Contractor Perks

HMO Coverage in eligible locations

Permanent work-from-home

Immediate hiring

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Requirements

3–5 years’ experience in a generalist or advisory HR role Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and GRIA Experience managing Workers Compensation cases Proficiency with HR systems (preferably UKG) and recruitment platforms like SEEK Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and operational staff Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience in retail or multi-site businesses Exposure to e-learning platform management and content development