HR Advisor

Elevate your HR career and join a team of highly skilled and dedicated team players.

Overview:

Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is an internationally recognised and award-winning employer of choice in the dynamic aviation environment. The gateway to South Australia, Adelaide Airport is the fifth-largest airport in Australia and is committed to on-going developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. It is an un-listed public company owned by long term superannuation funds.

AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1billion in capital investment over the next five years, covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across both our Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites.

The opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a positive workplace culture by delivering practical HR solutions that align with the organisation's values and strategic objectives. You'll also collaborate on initiatives designed to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers across a dedicated portfolio to provide expert HR advice and support.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting contracts and facilitating inductions.
• Guide leaders through workforce planning, onboarding, probation reviews, and employee exits.
• Provide timely advice on HR policies, procedures, Modern Awards, and employment matters.
• Monitor and report on key metrics such as performance reviews, absences, and probation periods.
• Assist in maintaining accurate position descriptions and workforce planning documentation.
• Manage return-to-work processes and injury claims in line with legal standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development Manager to deliver compliance training programs.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives focused on retention, recognition, and development.
• Maintain accurate employee records, generate HR reports, and improve HR systems functionality.
• Promote the use of HR tools across the organisation to streamline processes.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; or equivalent experience in a generalist HR role supporting managers across the employee life cycle.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role with demonstrated capability in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation with the ability to interpret Modern Awards effectively.
• Proven experience in analysing HR data and generating meaningful reports for decision-making purposes.
• Hands-on experience using integrated HRIS platforms such as Sage People or similar systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation delivery.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under varied levels of workplace pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong influencing, coaching, negotiation, and relationship-building skills to support leaders effectively.
• Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and sensitivity toward diversity and inclusion principles.
• A collaborative working style with a focus on teamwork and achieving shared goals within the organisation.

Join an organisation that truly values its people. Adelaide Airport fosters a culture built on accountability, teamwork, respect, integrity, celebration, and customer focus. You'll have access to professional development opportunities through learning & development programs while contributing to meaningful projects that shape workplace culture.

Applications close 12/9/2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Denise Antoniou on 08 8216 3502 for a confidential discussion.