Human Resources Executive

Role Overview

We are collaborating with a client seeking a proactive and driven HR professional to join their People Team. This role offers an excellent chance to gain comprehensive exposure across the employee lifecycle within a dynamic, cooperative workspace. The chosen candidate will contribute to vital HR initiatives encompassing recruitment, employee and industrial relations, talent development, employee engagement, and HR systems management, ensuring delivery of exceptional people services organization-wide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in attracting and recruiting talent aligned with organizational goals and workforce strategies;
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and other talent acquisition activities;
• Collaborate with hiring managers to clarify role specifications and facilitate efficient recruitment processes;
• Help establish and maintain talent pipelines, emphasizing early careers and roles critical to the business;
• Track recruitment metrics and support ongoing enhancements to hiring approaches;
• Prepare, review, and distribute employment contracts, policies, and onboarding documents;
• Ensure candidates experience a positive and engaging recruitment journey;
• Provide HR guidance to managers regarding employee and industrial relations matters;
• Support investigations and processes related to grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace issues according to company policy and employment legislation;
• Draft documentation and represent the organization at external forums such as Workplace Relations Commission hearings when necessary;
• Advise managers on performance, attendance management, and conflict resolution;
• Maintain compliance of HR policies with current employment laws and best practices;
• Support engagement with stakeholders in a unionized work environment;
• Assist in designing, organizing, and delivering learning and development initiatives;
• Contribute to leadership development and early careers programs;
• Support graduate recruitment, mentoring, and academic partnerships;
• Participate in talent reviews and reporting activities;
• Maintain accurate HR systems and employee records ensuring data integrity;
• Drive improvements in HR processes and assist with digital transformation projects;
• Prepare HR reports and analytical data to aid strategic decision-making;
• Support compliance, ethics, and social responsibility reporting requirements;
• Promote employee engagement, inclusion, and well-being initiatives;
• Assist with internal communication efforts such as newsletters and employee engagement campaigns;
• Coordinate employee events and engagement activities;
• Support corporate social responsibility and community involvement programs.

Candidate Profile

• At least three years’ experience in HR or industrial relations;
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) or equivalent in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related discipline;
• Experience in a unionized workplace is advantageous;
• Strong familiarity with employment law and HR best practices;
• Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail;
• Analytical ability to interpret and communicate HR data effectively;
• Experience with HR systems, with knowledge of SuccessFactors and/or Zellis preferred;
• Proficient communication and stakeholder relationship skills;
• Capacity to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels;
• Proactive, solution-oriented with strong business understanding;
• Proven track record of leading initiatives that enhance organizational performance;
• Possession of a clean full driving licence and readiness to travel as required.

What the Role Offers

• Diverse exposure to multiple HR disciplines within a large, collaborative organization;
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and advancement;
• Chance to contribute to impactful people-related initiatives benefiting employees and the business;
• A supportive environment that embraces innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.