Senior HR Advisor

About the role

Inspired Education, a group of premium private schools, is hiring a Senior HR Advisor for its Reddam House Schools and Early Learning Schools, based at the Reddam head office in North Sydney. The role gives practical HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle, working closely with Principals, Deputy Principals and managers. It acts as the link between the HR Coordinator and the Senior HR Manager, supports recruitment and workforce initiatives, manages employee relations matters and ensures compliance with employment legislation and policies. It also provides payroll support during peak periods, workforce fluctuations and leave. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Principals and leaders to support workforce objectives
• Support the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and workforce planning
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances and disciplinary processes
• Coach and guide managers on people management
• Advise on employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, policies and compliance
• Analyse HR data and use HRIS systems for reporting and improvement
• Contribute to HR projects, engagement programs, change and process improvements
• Support payroll administration, employee records and payroll enquiries

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management and grievance handling
• Proven ability to coach managers on people matters
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work and Enterprise Agreements
• Valid and up-to-date Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Willingness to travel between campuses and occasional work outside standard hours during peak periods

Required skills

• Payroll experience, including leave administration, compliance and employee data management
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors highly regarded)
• Reporting and workforce data analysis
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail