Advisor, Hr Support

Belong to a Human Resources function over 185 people strong
Find your place as a primary contact for the day to day delivery of clear and accurate HR advice and support
Become an expert in our industry and further hone your Human Resources skillset
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About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and flex time
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
On campus childcare options
Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About This Opportunity
A member of UQ's AskHR team and locally known as Advisor, AskHR, you will be accountable for the provision of HR advice to meet the operational and service delivery needs of our clients. The role is the primary contact for the day to day delivery of clear and accurate HR advice and support to staff and their supervisors, ensuring consistent application of the HR policies to meet the diverse needs of our managers, staff and clients.
You will work within the centralised AskHR team, however you will belong to a Human Resources function over 185 people strong. Our strengths come from our diversity, culture and professional knowledge across varying backgrounds and industries, culminating in the support of one of Queensland’s largest employer organisations. This role will provide you with an opportunity to become an expert in our industry and further hone your Human Resources skillset.
What can I expect to be doing?
Managing the delivery of clear and accurate HR policy interpretation and advice across the full employee lifecycle, referring clients to relevant sources of additional information
Acting as a trusted specialist adviser, providing comprehensive technical guidance and process support around UQ’s HRIS system, Workday.
Identifying and escalating complex enquiries and ensuring prompt response to customer and an effective resolution of matters.
Supporting the ongoing operational needs of clients and contributing to the implementation of HR initiatives and projects
Identifying and sharing ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement and actively contributing to the ongoing development of HR knowledge portals, user guides and user education material.
Building working relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues to facilitate a seamless interface between our multiple internal areas of HR expertise
There are two full time positions available: one fixed term contract until August 2024 and one permanent opportunity.
At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $88,099 - $94,512, plus a generous super allowance of 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $103,076 - $110,579 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.
About You
Degree qualifications in HR, Business or a related field with subsequent relevant experience in Human Resources OR a combination of relevant training and professional HR experience
Experience providing end to end HR policy advice and administration support across a range of HR processes, within established policy frameworks.
Ability to apply structured problem solving approaches and good judgement to analyse, manage and resolve a diverse range of sensitive HR issues
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and become a trusted adviser to key clients
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills to support delivery of HR policy advice and the implementation of key HR and change initiatives
Experience working in professional advisory and/or service delivery functions in complex stakeholder and policy environments
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clare Lavidis Rapana (Supervisor, AskHR) at . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Resume
Cover letter
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.
Other Information
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If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Sunday 17 May at 11.00pm AEST (R-24909). Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.