HR Advisor

Warm, welcoming and supportive team culture
- Leading Not for Profit Business in Medical Research
- Based in Melb CBD with hybrid flexibility

**The Opportunity**
We are proud to be partnering with internationally recognised, independent medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology. This is an excellent opportunity for a purpose-driven HR Advisor to join a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and researchers.

**The Role**
Reporting the HR Manager (HRM), and working collaboratively with the Recruitment & HR Officer, the HR Advisor is responsible for providing accurate and timely HR advice, support and consultancy services to managers and employees across the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following;
- Providing advice and support on a diverse range of HR queries and projects, across the breath of the employee life cycle, including but not limited to:

- HR policies and procedures
- Interpretation of contracts and modern awards
- Recruitment and selection
- Learning and development
- Performance management
- Remuneration and benefits
- Workplace Health & Safety; and
- Workplace diversity and inclusion.
- Coaching and mentoring of front-line leaders
- Support and contribute to the achievement of key operational objectives through the implementation of people plans, strategies and processes.
- Manages employee contract management matters, including contract renewal process, preparing documentation and coordinating approvals.
- Performs exit interviews and acts (where appropriate) on feedback.
- Helps resolve employee grievances, escalating more serious complaints to the HRM for support and guidance.
- Develops workforce data and produces monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports, identifying trends and extracting meaningful insights to inform people initiatives / interventions.
- Prepares the monthly payroll advice for HRM approval, including some calculations relating to employment arrangements, working closely with payroll and finance.
- Proactive in monitoring employee morale, employees, and their wellbeing.
- Acts as the return-to-work coordinator, providing practical support and guidance to employees and managers in relation to cases of Workcover and Return to Work (RTW).
- Supports the HRM to manage targeted learning and development and talent programs, supporting managers to identify learning and development needs for employees and teams.
- Undertake ad hoc project or policy work under the direction/support of the HRM.

We are looking for a dynamic HR Advisor that has proven experience across the full end-to-end employee life cycle.
- Genuine and passionate in nature
- Strong team player and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and build strong client relationships and provide high-level customer service.
- Completion of a tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or related field)
- Proven ability and experience in a similar HR generalist role within a medium sized organisation (headcount of 100-200).
- A sound knowledge of the principles and legislation underpinning all aspects of HR, with a proven ability to effectively interpret relevant legislation, regulations, modern awards, contracts, and policies.
- Prove ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitivity and perception

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your skill set and values, then please follow the link on Seek and attention your resume to Tiarne Bennett

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