People & Culture Advisor

About the role

The Perth Bears, the newest NRL club joining the competition in 2027, is looking for an organised, approachable People & Culture Advisor to support its growing team across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the Head of People, Culture & Operations, the role coordinates recruitment, onboarding, employee records, people systems and culture initiatives, and provides practical first-level support to employees and leaders. It suits an HR professional with practical experience in people administration and coordination who wants to broaden generalist capability in a varied, supportive start-up environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, including communication, pre-employment checks, employment contracts and inductions.
• Support day-to-day employee lifecycle processes such as probation reviews, employment changes, leave administration and offboarding.
• Provide practical People & Culture support to managers, seeking guidance on more complex matters.
• Respond to routine enquiries and help employees and leaders understand policies, procedures and employment conditions.
• Provide coordination and administrative support for employee relations, performance and workplace conduct matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and Employment Hero data, and coordinate approved payroll changes.
• Assist with developing, reviewing and updating People & Culture policies, procedures, templates and employee resources.
• Coordinate training, mandatory compliance checks, employee check-ins and performance and development activities.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives.
• Assist with people reporting, workforce data and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• A qualification in human resources, business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Developing knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and HR policies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a friendly, service-focused approach.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to pitch in in a start-up environment.

Required skills

• Confidence using HR systems; experience with Employment Hero is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to balance administration with emerging advisory responsibilities as the club grows.

The role is based in Perth, Western Australia, with no remote working available. Applications are made through the advertised channel with a CV and cover letter; a mandatory pre-screening questionnaire follows submission, and interviews may start at any stage.