Hr Advisor

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Who we are

Take a seat at Freedom, the home of innovation, empowerment, and opportunity. For more than 40 years, we've continued to deliver on our promise: to make beautiful things for the home available to everyone.

Our company is about our people, so honesty, transparency and recognition are at the heart of how we work. Spend your day inspired to grow, through problem-solving, collaboration and hard work. We're design-led, passionate and constantly evolving.

We want you to be part of our journey, so pull up a chair, and find out what it means to work in our IT team.

What you'll be doing

The HR Advisor plays a crucial role in supporting the human resources function within the organisation, with a focus on providing expert advice and assistance to employees and management in AU. This position requires a deep understanding of AU employment laws, regulations, and cultural nuances. The HR Advisor will be responsible for handling a variety of HR tasks, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and policy adherence.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, your contribution will include:

• Act as a point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation in AU.
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate and support the Talent Management processes for AU with support from the People Lead
• Stay informed about changes in AU employment laws and regulations, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Collaborate with the HR team to develop and update HR policies and procedures that align with local legislation.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Management of all administration for the employee rewards, service and recognition programs including certificates, nomination tracking, reporting and comms

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor, preferably in AU.
• In-depth knowledge of AU employment laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• HR certification (e.g., HRINZ) is a plus.

Perks of the job

• A Competitive Salary + Superannuation 
• Limitless career growth opportunities - A development plan built around your goals and beyond. We offer access to internal and external training programs! A career with Freedom can take you anywhere.
• 25% staff discount across all Freedom products, including sales prices.
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements 

Have a voice, make an impact, and find your seat at Freedom.

Freedom to grow. Freedom to think. Freedom to be.