HR Advisor – Remote

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

• Provide accurate and technical IR/ER advice to our clients (ranging from HR Managers/ Business Owners/ Line Managers) on operational matters such as performance management, misconduct, termination, personal illness, discrimination/harassment, adverse actions, litigious proceedings, award interpretation, industrial disputes; as well as important policies and procedures.
• Complete compliance audits for clients including providing recommendation and interpretation on award coverage for the business and various employee roles; and recommendations on areas of improvement in their HR compliance.
• Raise complex and/or high-risk matters for assistance on advice with Senior Workplace Advisors or Team Leaders. This includes matters such as termination outside of probation, redundancies, serious misconduct, transfer of business, difficult award interpretation etc.
• Manage high volume calls and email enquiries providing each client with calm, professional and accurate support and advice. Deal with matters pragmatically, whilst providing accurate analysis of the various risks and outlining practical solutions for maintaining compliance.
• Contribute to our overall brand and client knowledge base by assisting in ongoing projects such as content creation for blogs, posts, webinars, update videos and client guides/summaries.
• Participant in on-going department projects for process improvements and awards summaries.
• Liaise with our legal team for more complex disputes, claims and investigations.
• Provide guidance to the sales and marketing team as needed to support the growth of the advisory product.
• Create and post current and topical knowledge base articles/blogs for our website and social media.
• Champion and assist with improvement initiatives within the HR Advisory team using problem solving tools.
• Responsible for ensuring advice is only given to authorised contacts in SalesForce (SF) and updating SF with any relevant changes to contacts. Also reflecting these changes in Zendesk and to the wider team.
• Ensure to maintain detailed and accurate records of advice including logging a Zendesk or Salesforce ticket with call notes, or emails to clients.

This role can be based anywhere in Australia.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 1-2 years experience at an HR Advisor level (or equivalent).
• Qualifications in HR, Law, Business or similar fields (preferable).
• Australian Employment Knowledge
• Strong ability to advise on Industrial Relations matters. Award interpretation is highly regarded.
• Good time management, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Excellent levels of written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in managing and influencing stakeholders, whilst advising on a range of HR matters.
• Proficient in learning and using different softwares, systems, tools and technologies. Knowledge of Salesforce, Zendesk and Employment Hero is highly regarded!
• Customer focused and ability to build strong on-going relationships.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a global and remote team environment.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work – we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

Privacy and AI Notices

• We’re AI-first, so may use AI tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.
• We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
• At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. By applying to this role, you acknowledge our Applicant Privacy Policy made available here: employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/.