HR Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Serve as the main HR contact for onboarding, lifecycle events, and terminations throughout Australia, with support for New Zealand and other APAC markets as necessary.

• Handle sensitive employee relations issues and terminations, including calls, meetings, and legally compliant documentation.

• Establish and maintain relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and HR legal experts.

• Act as the initial point of contact for client inquiries regarding benefits, compliance, and workforce planning.

• Offer guidance on ANZ labor laws and the nuances of local culture.

• Review and provide advice on employment contracts and strategies for risk mitigation.

• Assist clients in navigating Performance Improvement Plans and salary adjustments.

• Collaborate with the Global Mobility team to support employees' immigration and mobility requirements.

• Document procedures, pinpoint tasks suitable for delegation, and ensure a seamless workload transition.

• Promote automation and AI integration to enhance HR processes.

• Lead compliance governance initiatives across ANZ markets.

• Spearhead global projects aimed at standardizing and enhancing HR practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in HR.

• In-depth knowledge of labor laws.

• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, including compliance with Fair Work.

• Application and interpretation skills regarding Modern Awards.

• Practical experience in managing WHS standards and processes related to Workers’ Compensation/Return to Work.

• Experience in addressing complex employee relations matters.

• Exceptional skills in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.

• Tech-savvy with proficiency in HRIS, Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Slack.

• Familiarity with the EOR industry is preferred.

• A working knowledge of New Zealand HR practices and employment would be an additional advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Flexible time off.

• Spending accounts.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Sabbatical after 5 years.

• Annual bonus for non-sales roles, contingent on individual and company performance.