HR Generalist

HR Generalist - 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract

Who We Are

You may not have heard of Griffon ANZ before, but there is a good chance our products are already part of your everyday life. Formerly known as AMES Australasia, we design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that help enhance homes, gardens and lifestyles across Australia and New Zealand.

Our brands are found in homes, sheds, workshops and backyards throughout the region, helping people tackle everyday tasks with confidence. Backed by trusted brands, deep expertise and a proud history, we are focused on delivering practical, reliable solutions that make life easier.

At our core, we are problem-solvers. We put customers at the centre of everything we do and continue to bring innovative ideas to market through customer insight, in-house expertise, strong research and development capability, and strategic partnerships that challenge us to keep improving.

What truly sets us apart is our people. We look for individuals who care about delivering great outcomes, supporting one another and making a positive impact. We believe successful organisations are built on both purpose and performance, and we create opportunities for our people to grow their careers while staying true to their values.

Our culture is shaped by a shared commitment to:

• Put our Customers First

• Have a Positive, Caring and Family Attitude

• Keep it Real – Open and Honest, Always

• Be the Change We Seek

• Have a Passion for Winning

• Make it Happen

• Seek Win-Wins for All

• Treasure Creativity

• Celebrate Together

We are Griffon ANZ: proud of our heritage, excited about our future, and always looking for great people to help us make it happen.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and capable HR Generalist to join our People & Culture team on an initial 12-month maternity leave contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your HR experience, build trusted relationships across the business and contribute to meaningful people initiatives in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The role would suit an HR professional with around 4–5 years’ experience who is ready to take the next step and gain exposure across employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compliance, reporting and HR projects.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will provide practical day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and employees to deliver positive, consistent and commercially sound people outcomes.

In this varied role, your key responsibilities will include:

High-Performance Culture

Play a key role in building a high-performance culture where employee engagement, collaboration and accountability are actively encouraged. You will support leaders to create clear expectations, strengthen team connection, recognise contribution and foster an environment where people feel valued, involved and motivated to deliver outstanding results together.

HR Operations

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures and people matters.

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.

• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.

• Maintain employee records and HR systems.

• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and workplace concerns.

• Assist with investigations, documentation and case management.

• Support leaders in managing employee issues in line with company policies and employment legislation.

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure HR practices comply with relevant employment legislation and company policies.

• Assist Senior HR staff with HR audits and compliance activities.

• Prepare monthly HR reports and workforce data.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.

• Monitor legislative updates and support the implementation of changes where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with managers and employees across the business.

• Partner with leaders to support people initiatives and business objectives.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.

About You

You will be someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and supporting leaders and employees with practical, people-focused advice. You will bring:

• Approximately 4–5 years’ experience in a HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.

• A qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.

• Sound knowledge of HR best practices.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

• The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• High level of AI experience would be advantageous

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• A full-time, 12-month fixed-term role in a growing organisation, with the possibility of extension.

• A supportive, collaborative People & Culture team that values initiative, learning and contribution.

• Structured onboarding, ongoing training and the opportunity to continue developing your HR capability.

• Exposure to a broad range of HR disciplines, including WHS, recruitment, employee relations and people projects.

• Access to wellness initiatives, social club activities and paid charity days.

If you are an enthusiastic HR professional looking to broaden your experience, contribute to a growing business and be part of a team that genuinely values people, we would love to hear from you.