HR Advisor

About the role

MPK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month maximum term contract, based in the Brisbane Support Office and reporting to the Group HR Manager. This is a generalist, hands-on role that partners with Operational Leaders to build workforce capability, support operational success and deliver people solutions across the business. It covers HR, employee relations and industrial relations advice, organisational development and the enhancement of people practices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide client-focused HR and employee relations advice to leaders and employees
• Manage employee relations matters, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace concerns with leaders
• Help leaders interpret and apply workplace legislation, policies and procedures
• Contribute to employee engagement, capability and organisational effectiveness initiatives
• Work with Operational Leaders and Project Managers to identify and plan workforce requirements
• Develop, implement and align people practices across the organisation
• Support organisational development and change initiatives
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation across operations and projects
• Maintain accurate and timely employee records and HR documentation
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement, and undertake other reasonable duties

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or a related discipline
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (open or provisional)
• At least 3 years' experience as an HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor or similar HR generalist
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Experience supporting operations across multiple and/or remote locations

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Fair Work legislation, industrial relations and enterprise bargaining frameworks, remuneration principles and employment-related immigration requirements
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment