HR Advisor - Mining Operations, Tasmania

About the role

A global mining company is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a historic copper operation on the west coast of Tasmania, which has been approved to restart after more than a decade of care and maintenance and is now in its early stages of operations. The role is the sole HR presence on site, reporting to an HR Lead based in Brisbane, and starts hands-on and operational before growing into broader HR work as the operation scales. It is a residential role on a 5/2 roster with accommodation provided.

Key responsibilities

• Manage induction, onboarding and offboarding processes for employees on site
• Support payroll processes and maintain accurate HR data and employee records
• Coordinate site recruitment activity
• Give practical advice to leaders and employees on day-to-day HR queries and people matters
• Support the performance management system and case-manage under-performance with Superintendents and Supervisors
• Assist with workforce planning, annual position budgeting and organisational design as the operation grows
• Contribute to training and leadership programs, remuneration and rewards, and the rollout of HR systems on site

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Psychology, Business, Law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a generalist HR practitioner
• Site-based HR experience, particularly in mining, heavy industry or remote operations, is highly regarded; project experience is also valued
• Confident working as a standalone HR presence on site, with the judgement to work autonomously while reporting to a remote HR Lead
• Strong employee relations capability and working knowledge of Australian and Tasmanian employment, workers' compensation and WHS legislation
• Current open C class driver's licence and full Australian working rights

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Pronto and DoneSafe experience is advantageous

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with a global mining company
• Residential role on a 5/2 roster with accommodation provided
• Competitive salary package
• The chance to build the site HR function from the start of operations through ramp-up
• Support from the HR Lead and a broader regional HR team

To apply, candidates can apply through the recruiter's listing or contact the recruiter directly for a confidential conversation.