HR Advisor

HR Advisor

• Employee Relations & Operational impact focus.
• Kenmore head office, occasional travel, 12 month contract.
• Free parking on site, neg salary and NFP benefits.

Make a real impact where it matters most.

Our People & Culture Business Partnering team partners closely with frontline leaders to navigate people challenges, build leadership capability and create positive people outcomes.

You will be a hands-on HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and our people who make it a success. You will deliver work across employee relations matters, investigations, coaching and culture initiatives, helping leaders navigate challenges while building their confidence and capability.

Working alongside HR Business Partners, this is a role to support our operational leaders by providing practical advice, support and solutions that make a genuine difference to teams and workplace culture.

Your impact:

This is not a behind the scenes HR role. You will spend time with leaders and teams, building relationships, solving problems and helping create positive outcomes where they're needed most.

• Support frontline leaders with employee relations matters while building their confidence and capability to lead effectively.
• Manage performance, conduct, workplace conflict, attendance and other people matters through to resolution.
• Lead and support workplace investigations, providing practical advice and recommendations.
• Coach leaders through difficult conversations and support them to confidently manage people matters.
• Deliver training and discussions that strengthen team culture and workplace behaviours.
• Become a trusted advisor for our leaders and teams through regular site engagement and visible HR support.
• Identify opportunities to improve people practices, reduce risk and strengthen workplace outcomes.

About You

You will be a confident and capable HR professional who enjoys being close to the action, not removed from it and bring to the team:

• Demonstrated experience in employee relations and case management, ideally in complex or operational environments.
• Confidence in handling investigations and sensitive workplace matters.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to navigate complex workplace issues.
• Experience supporting or exposure to unionised workforces and industrial frameworks.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on-site supporting leaders and teams.
• Communication and skills, with the ability to build trust and influence leaders on-site.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to sites as required.
• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster, and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team

• Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
• Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
• A growing not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
• 5 weeks annual leave and hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for everyday living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.