HR Advisor – Employee Relations & Performance Management

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join APD Global, supported by SNM Consulting. Based in Perth, you will partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support, focusing on employee relations and performance management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on performance management and employee relations matters.
• Support leaders in managing performance reviews, development plans, and ongoing employee performance conversations.
• Assist in resolving workplace issues, facilitating discussions and conflict resolution.
• Implement early‑intervention strategies to address performance concerns and minimise escalation.
• Support managers through workforce transitions, restructures and terminations, ensuring fairness and compliance with Australian legislation.
• Prepare documentation, coordinate processes and conduct exit interviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Modern Awards.
• Keep accurate, confidential employee records and monitor employee relations trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 4–7+ years of HR experience, particularly in employee relations and performance management.
• Proven experience handling employee relations cases and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation.