At HBF, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Senior HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in shaping the experience our people have at work and supporting leaders to build high performing, values led teams. 

You’ll be a trusted partner to leaders across the business providing practical, balanced and risk-aware advice on a broad range of HR and employee relations matters. From performance and conduct conversations through to workplace investigations and organisational changes, you’ll help leaders navigate complex situations with confidence while ensuring fair, consistent and compliant outcomes. 

You’ll also contribute to strengthening HR capability across the organisation mentoring advisors, refining policies and processes and supporting projects that improve how we deliver people services across HBF. 

 
About the role 
In this role, you’ll work across a diverse range of people matters and partner closely with leaders to support positive workplace outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Providing end-to-end advice and support on complex HR and ER/IR matters, including workplace investigations, performance management, organisational change and employee conduct matters 

• Coaching and supporting leaders to navigate challenging people situations and build confident, capable leadership practices 

• Managing sensitive or high-risk cases with sound judgement, strong documentation and a clear focus on risk mitigation 

• Interpreting and applying relevant legislation, the Enterprise Agreement and HR policies to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes 

• Acting as a mentor and escalation point for HR Advisors, sharing expertise and supporting capability development across the team 

• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders while delivering a consistent and high-quality HR advisory service 

• Contributing to HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our people practices and ways of working 

No two days are quite the same and you’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide variety of people matters that make a real impact across the organisation. 
 

About you 
You’re an experienced HR professional who brings a balanced approach to people matters combining empathy and fairness with sound judgement and practical solutions. Leaders trust you to step into complex or sensitive situations and provide clear guidance that helps move things forward.  
 
You’re comfortable having conversations that aren’t always easy and your ability to listen, build relationships and influence stakeholders enables you to achieve positive outcomes for both people and the organisation. You will also bring: 

• At least five years’ experience in a broad HR generalist or advisory role 

• Strong employee relations and industrial relations capability 

• Experience managing workplace investigations, complex performance matters and other sensitive employee issues 

• A solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and contemporary HR practices 

• The ability to coach and influence leaders across a range of people management scenarios 

• Strong judgement, professionalism and discretion when dealing with confidential or high-risk matters 

 
Why Join HBF? 
At HBF, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and able to do their best work. As part of our People team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports our people and strengthens our organisation. 

You’ll join a team that’s brave and collaborative with opportunities to grow your career while contributing to work that truly matters as well as: 

• Fully subsidised Gold Hospital Insurance Cover  

• Flexible working and work from home options  

• 3 additional wellbeing days each year (on top of our standard 20 days annual and 10 days personal leave)  

• 2 volunteering days per year  

• Onsite Barista with subsidised coffee  

• Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants and hotels  

 
Next Steps    
To apply, click on the “Apply Now" button to complete your application and send through a copy of your CV outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role.   

At HBF, we believe in the unique potential of every individual. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated, because they make us stronger. 

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.