HR Advisor
- Location:
- Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 15th April 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2992260
- Flex working
- Growth Opportunities
- Supportive team
Sydney CBD | Full‑time | Office‑based (WFH after probation) $100k plus super
Your new company
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll act as a first point of contact for managers and employees, supporting the full employee lifecycle across multiple business units. This role is busy, varied and requires someone who is solutions‑focused, organised and comfortable working at pace.
This position is full‑time in the office during probation, with one work‑from‑home day available post‑probation. With a salary up to $100 -$105k plus super based in Sydney CBD.
Your new role
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Act as the frontline People & Culture contact, providing timely, practical advice on employee queries, awards, agreements and basic employment legislation
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Support end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, contracts, variations, exits and record management
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Partner closely with payroll to resolve pay, roster and staffing enquiries
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Maintain accurate HR records and manage HR systems (including HRIS and recruitment platforms)
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Support recruitment activities including job briefs, advertising, coordination and contracts
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Assist with high‑volume recruitment initiatives, group recruitment and seasonal workforce requirements
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Support mobilisation and demobilisation activities, including restructures and redeployment
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Assist with compliance reporting, government programs and wage subsidies
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Support People & Culture initiatives, engagement activities and continuous improvement projects
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Build strong relationships with operational leaders, industry partners and education providers
What you'll need to succeed
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Proven experience in a fast‑paced, operational HR / People & Culture role
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Background in retail, hospitality, FMCG, or other complex, people‑heavy environments is highly regarded
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Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, awards and NES (at an operational level)
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Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
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Confident handling multiple priorities and deadlines
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Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach
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Comfortable being office‑based and highly visible within the business
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Experience using HR systems and recruitment platforms (training provided where needed)
What you'll get in return
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CBD location with a collaborative, energetic team
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Exposure to a complex, multi‑site workforce
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Genuine opportunity to grow your People & Culture career
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Supportive leadership and hands‑on learning
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Structured onboarding with flexibility post‑probation
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
