HR Advisor

5 days ago


North Sydney Council, Australia Sisters of Saint Joseph Full time $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the HR Advisor is responsible for providing high level HR administration and support to staff at all levels. This role also provides backup for the Payroll Officer during leave periods.

This full-time role is based in North Sydney. After the induction period, there is an opportunity to work from home for up to 2 days per week.

About us:

Founded in 1866 by Saint Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart operates as a registered charity with central offices in Sydney, regional offices across Australia and offices in New Zealand and Ireland and a presence in some other countries. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart (SOSJ) is a Catholic religious congregation, founded in South Australia in 1866, by Saint Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison Woods. The Sisters, who are commonly known as the Josephites, immerse themselves amidst the everydayness of life to empower others and bring hope. Education, in its broadest sense, is their main work, as they seek to face the crises affecting Earth and its people with compassion.

We value, respect and are committed to the safety of all people. We have a zero tolerance for adult and child abuse or mistreatment. Applicants are encouraged to read our Adult and Child Safeguarding Commitment Statement, Safeguarding Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy as part of the application process. These documents are available on our website under the heading 'Safeguarding' ).

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

About you:

You have a minimum of five years' experience as an HR Coordinator or Advisor. Your passion for HR, genuine desire to assist and support people and excellent verbal and written communication are key to being successful in the role. Ideally, you have worked across all aspects of the employee life cycle and you have an interest in running a payroll. This role is well suited to a mid-career HR professional who is currently working as a (Senior) HR Coordinator who is ready to step up to the next level and aspires to become a generalist HR Business Partner/Manager in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

People & Culture

  • Draft HR documentation and correspondence including position descriptions, employment contracts and variation letters.
  • Assist with recruitment activities including drafting and placing advertisements, management and screening of applicants.
  • Process compliance checks.
  • Assist with the annual salary review process.
  • Undertake HR research and assist in the development of policies, processes and forms.
  • Ensure data and records on the HR information system, online learning and other platforms and portals are accurately entered and uploaded.
  • Provide HR advice and support to staff at all levels.

Payroll (during leave cover for the Payroll Officer)

  • Independently manage and process the complete payroll function including set up of new employees, award interpretations and compliance, record management, timecards, leave, termination calculations and superannuation administration ensuring awards and other legislative and statutory requirements are adhered to and met.
  • Liaise with employees and managers on payroll matters and with superannuation funds.

ESSENTIAL KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent with at least five years' experience in HR or a combination of equivalent qualification/s and experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the interpretation of Modern Awards, the Fair Work Act and payroll legislation and compliance.
  • Experience with providing HR support and advice.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Experience with using HR databases/systems.
  • Experience using HR systems.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Experience with running a payroll cycle and providing advice on payroll matters.
  • Experience using MicrOpay and ConnX would be highly regarded.

Successful applicants will be required to consent to a National Criminal History Check as per our Compliance Policy. For further information about the Sisters of Saint Joseph, please visit For further information about the role, please send an email .

Applications, which will need to include a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role and a CV (resume), should only be submitted by clicking here: "Apply Now"


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