Senior HR Advisor at Uniting

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Senior HR Advisor (Workplace Relations)

Full-time | Permanent | Sydney CBD or Parramatta CBD (Hybrid work model)

At Uniting NSW.ACT, we believe in the power of people — their potential, their compassion, and their drive to make a difference. As a Senior HR Advisor (Workplace Relations), you’ll play a key role in shaping how we support, empower and guide our teams across the organisation.

Be part of something bigger

In this role, you’ll provide end-to-end HR and employee relations advisory support, partnering with leaders navigate complex workplace matters with confidence, empathy and fairness. You’ll influence best practice, build leadership capability, and contribute to projects that drive continuous improvement across our People and Culture function.

This is a chance to make your mark in a large, purpose-driven organisation where HR truly matters — not just for compliance, but for creating thriving, inclusive workplaces where everyone feels supported and valued.

What you’ll do

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Partner with leaders to manage complex performance management, conduct, grievances, investigations and dispute resolution matters from end to end.
• Prepare and review documentation relating to ER/IR issues, including reports and evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide guidance and advice to leaders on navigating non-compensable injuries and illnesses.
• Provide specialised coaching and guidance to leaders to help them navigate people challenges confidently and consistently.
• Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards, legislation and industrial instruments to ensure best practice outcomes.
• Partner with the People and Culture team to deliver initiatives, training and tools that enhance leadership capability.
• About you

You’ll bring:

• A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience managing complex IR/ER matters in a not-for-profit or similarly complex organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge in employment legislation, industrial instruments, and ER/IR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering quality outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and influencing skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to draft clear, accurate and complex correspondence.

Enquiries are welcome, please email Louise Massie atmmassie@uniting.org

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving, and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.

Job Info:

• Company: Uniting
• Position: Senior HR Advisor
• Work Location: Sydney
• Country: AU

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