HR Advisor

Hr & Recruitment HR - Officer / Adviser Sydney Permanent / Full Time

23/8/2024
- Hybrid Work Environment | CBD Location | Industry Benchmarked Financial Package
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive

**The Company**
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550+ staff across a number of offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

**The Role**
The HR Advisor provides operational HR support to the HR Business Leads. The position is generalist in nature and is required to provide guidance across the end-to-end employee lifecycle. As a HR Advisor you will assess and anticipate HR-related needs and deliverables to allow the HR Business Leads to adequately meet the service needs of Northrop and its employees. The HR Advisor will be an active ambassador for Northrop’s purpose, vision and values in ensuring they are visible, embedded and upheld.

This position is available immediately and will be in a full-time capacity for a 12 month Fixed Term.

**Day to day responsibilities include**:

- Support the HR Business Leads and organisational Managers with people, and change-related issues.
- Assist the HR Business Leads to manage day-to-day HR matters i.e. performance management guidance to managers and associated documentation.
- Assist to ensure employee issues are dealt with fairly and in a prompt time frame, in line with Northrop values, minimising potential legal risk.
- Contribute to the updating, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures.
- Support the HR Business Lead’s to provide advice on the relevant Award/s and Agreement instruments including the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards as applicable.
- Collaborate with the HR Business Leads to identify improvements in HR systems and processes.
- Collaborate with HR team members and experts to deliver on business requests and support the HR Lead roles as required.
- Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resource Management or equivalent experience.
- An understanding of contemporary employee relations.
- Ability to resolve conflicts calmly with discretion - either directly, or through others (by advising / providing guidance).
- Ability to manage a dual reporting line and work at pace with accuracy.
- Previous experience working within the engineering or professional services industry is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and prioritise workloads using initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to groups.

**What does working at Northrop look like to you?**
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our collaborative working environment.
- We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
- Salary income protection insurance
- Free EAP sessions, Health and Wellbeing programs
- Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
- We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones

**How to apply?**

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.