HR Project Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hudson Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Join our client – a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation – where your HR project expertise will directly support meaningful change.

This hands-on generalist role is ideal for a values-driven HR professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about delivering impactful people initiatives.

Sydney or Melbourne based | Hybrid Flexibility

Full-Time | 6–12 Month Fixed Term

Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team About the Role

As HR Project Specialist, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's people strategy. You'll provide expert support and advice across employee relations, performance management, policy development, and HR systems optimisation.

You'll work closely with the Head of People & Culture, internal stakeholders, and external consultants to lead critical projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the Remuneration & Benefits Framework project (in partnership with MERSA)
  • Lead the review and standardisation of HR policies and procedures
  • Refresh and relaunch the performance review framework
  • Support the optimisation and adoption of Employment Hero (HRIS)
  • Provide employee relations and HR advisory support as needed
  • Engage with executive and board-level stakeholders

Work Environment & Culture

  • Small, agile, and highly collaborative team
  • Supportive leadership with a focus on positive morale
  • Engaging work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven setting
  • Requires someone empathetic, tactful, and confident in communication
  • Strong culture of trust and teamwork

Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience leading HR projects (e.g. remuneration, policies, performance)
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously with guidance from senior leadership
  • Experience in public sector or not-for-profit environments preferred
  • Exposure to values-driven and sensitive workplace cultures
  • Confident written and verbal communicator
  • L&D experience is a bonus, but not essential

Why Apply?

  • Be part of meaningful work that supports real change
  • Make a direct impact across the organisation's people function
  • Work with a passionate team in a supportive and values-based culture
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Attractive salary package available

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Ready to drive impactful HR projects in a purpose-led organisation?

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