Senior HR Advisor - Contract
  • Location Emerald, Queensland, Australia
  • Posted 4th April 2025
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • 2-Month Contract
  • Local Government
  • Emerald Based

Your new company

Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Queensland. We are partnered with a Local Government in Emerald to recruit a Senior HR Advisor.

Your new role

This role offers accommodation for the duration of the temporary placement and transport at the start and end of contract where required.

Senior HR Advisor provides specialist advice, coaching and support regarding strategic and operational human resource matters to both leaders and employees, to deliver consistent, accurate, and timely human resources operational services.

In this temporary assignment, your responsibilities will include:
  • Partner with allocated business areas to support people management, address workforce needs, and assist with planning using established frameworks.
  • Industrial relations case management, investigation and advising.
  • Provide advice and coaching to leaders and employees to support application and interpretation of people initiatives, policies, and practices.
  • Provide accurate advice on legislation and award interpretation, impacting human resources.
  • Promote knowledge sharing on HR deliverables and updates, foster industry networking, and pursue technical development for both yourself and the organisation.
  • Utilise people data for informed decisions, integrate values across policies and systems, and enhance processes for exceptional unit performance.
  • Actively participate in training and development to achieve continuous improvement for yourself and the organisation.
  • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you should have:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current employment and industrial relations legislation, local government legislation and awards.
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking workplace investigations.
  • Excellent customer service skills, including advocacy and negotiation skills.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills, including presenting information in a group setting.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in situations requiring assertiveness, influencing and tact.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Experience working collaboratively with external stakeholders, including unions.
  • Minimum of Queensland C Class Provisional Drivers Licence.
  • Experience undertaking change activities and experience in local government HR is desirable.

What you'll get in return

Through Hays, this role offers you an attractive hourly rate + super, 2-month contract, an opportunity to progress your career with this local government and:
  • Weekly pay cycles
  • Nominated choice of superannuation fund
  • Online time sheet submission and approval
  • No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
  • Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


hayshr