Human Resources Adviser

Provide information to employees and managers on employment, recruitment, and training and matters.
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What's it like to be a Human Resources Adviser?

A Human Resources Adviser is a trusted source of information for both employees and managers. They are often the first line of contact between staff and the Human Resources (HR) team, and are often relied upon as an intermediary between Human Resources (HR) and other departments within an organisation.
Human Resources Adviser

Tasks and duties

  • Performing recruitment activities, from advertising to interviewing, reference checks and hiring.
  • Discussing staff issues with managers, such as absenteeism or non-performance.
  • Discussing work issues with employees, such as salary and benefits or the circumstances surrounding a complaint.
  • Meeting with senior management or teams to discuss organisational change and the impact, obligations and benefits from an HR perspective.
  • Fielding enquiries relating to HR and distributing to the team.
  • Escalating issues to senior HR managers and senior organisational managers.
  • Arranging support for employees experiencing difficulty.
  • Writing and updating policies and procedures.
  • Planning, organising and conducting training.
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In smaller organisations, Human Resources Advisers are responsible for all kinds of employment matters. In larger organisations, they may be dedicated to specific teams and departments, or provide specialty advice relating to matters they have expertise in, such as recruitment, training, conflict resolution or industrial relations.The role calls for a high level of emotional intelligence, tact and an ability to discuss difficult issues. Human Resources Advisers are expected to act with complete discretion, except in circumstances where they have a duty to disclose to senior management or authorities.

How to become a Human Resources Adviser


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Vocational or tertiary qualifications may be an advantage when seeking employment as a Human Resources Adviser.

  1. Alternatively, complete a degree in business, business administration, human resource management or commerce.
  2. If you want to complete postgraduate qualifications to enhance your knowledge and employment prospects, you could consider studying a Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Commerce, Master of Business, Master of Project Management or Master of Dispute Resolution at University. Postgraduate courses will require you to have completed an undergraduate degree or have completed significant work experience.

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How do Human Resources Advisers rate their role?

Average ratings calculated from 23 Human Resources Advisers surveyed on SEEK.
Work-life balance
4.1
Job satisfaction
4.0
Career progression opportunities
4.0
Job security
4.3
Pay / Salary
3.5
Variety of work
4.0

Job market trends for Human Resources Advisers

Location
LocationAustralia

Job opportunities

Human Resources Adviser jobs on SEEK
1,040
Jobs on SEEK right now

Projected job growth

National increase over next 5 years
13.1%
2021
2026
Source: National Skills Commission. Human Resource Professionals
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Latest Human Resources Adviser reviews

Latest reviews from 21 Human Resources Advisers surveyed on SEEK.

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Negative
Jun 2021
I love the HR industry but it can be an uphill battle
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Business
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Advisory
The good things
Ability to provide support to employees and guidance to managers
The challenges
Lack of skilled leadership, No time made for Continuous Improvement and system limitations.
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May 2021
If you like working with people this is the role for you !
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Human Resources
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Human resources
The good things
I enjoy the engagement of people,I take real satisfaction in helping people achieve there goals of finding employment and offering training and development and mentoring. The challenges have been evi...
The challenges
Balancing busy schedules and reacting to day to day issues.
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