HR Officer

Looking for a people-focused role where you can make a real impact across the business?

We're seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer / HR Business Partner to support our growing team. In this role, you'll work closely with managers and staff to drive positive workplace culture, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and provide day-to-day HR advice and support. It's a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Human Resource Manager at GRAF Australia, you will be crucial in helping manage and oversee employee policies and procedures and help maintain a positive work environment.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who can lead by example. You will help improve employee performance, morale and participation at work. While also helping to provide structure to the organisation through developing and implementing policies and procedures that protect employees and meet organisational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with organisational goals
• Report directly to the Executive Board, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce planning, policy, and compliance
• Review and update internal structures, role design, and conduct standards to strengthen team performance and morale
• Support long-term business objectives through talent development, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Maintain and review HR systems, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and efficiency
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and values-aligned workplace culture
• Oversee adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Employee Management:

• Handling workplace investigations, disciplinary, and termination procedures.
• Maintain employee benefit and compensation programs
• Assess training needs
• Conducting performance and wage reviews
• Manage all company-sponsored visa applications in collaboration with the appointed immigration agent — from initial consultation to final grant
  
  Liaise between employees, managers, and the agent to ensure documentation and timelines are met
• Maintain detailed visa records and correspondence in line with legal and company standards
• Provide the Executive Board with regular reports on visa activities, risk exposure, and workforce mobility planning
• Coordinate and support the administration of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) — liaising with unions, employees, and management to ensure compliance and understanding of entitlements
• Partner with department heads to interpret and apply EBA terms consistently across the organisation

Recruitment:

• Oversee and manage the HR Coordinator through the recruitment process
• Consulting with the employer and identifying employment needs
• Interviewing potential applicants regarding their skills, experience and education
• Booking in medicals and national police checks with future employees
• Setting up the employee file on HR management software
• Establish and implement orientation and training programmes to help with recruitment efforts and to get employees equipped for their duties
• Ensure a smooth onboarding process

What you need:

• Cert IV or higher in Human Resource Management OR 6+ years experience

• Knowledge of relevant health and safety laws

• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Ability to follow and maintain workplace privacy
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice to have:

• Ability to architect a strategy, along with leadership skills
• Ability to give presentations
• Experience dealing with and & implementing an EBA
• People-oriented and results-driven

What we give in return:

• Competitive salary package plus Super.
• Day off for Birthday, What Makes You Happy and Skin Checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to a wellness program (workouts, meal plans, speakers, etc)

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Ongoing internal and external training (as part of your self-improvement)