Human Resources Adviser
Provide information to employees and managers on employment, recruitment and training matters.
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- What's it like to be a Human Resources Adviser?
- How to become a Human Resources Adviser
- Latest Human Resources Adviser jobs
- Top skills and experience for Human Resources Advisers
- Is Human Resources Adviser the right role for you?
- Human Resources Adviser role reviews
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.
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.
How to become a Human Resources Adviser
Vocational or tertiary qualifications may be an advantage when seeking employment as a Human Resources Adviser.
- Complete a qualification in human resources, such as a Diploma of Human Resources Management (BSB50320), Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB60320).
- Alternatively, complete a degree in business, business administration, human resource management or commerce.
- 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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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Human Resources Adviser employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Employee Relations
HR Policies
Performance Management
Employment Law
Industrial Relations
Human Resources
HRIS
HR Projects
HR Strategy
HR Support
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Latest Human Resources Adviser reviews
Aug 2023
Satisfying career for anyone passionate about supporting staff and driving positive change
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Business Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsThis role offers variety with a broad range of projects and supporting staff with various advice requirements.
The challengesThere’s not much I don’t enjoy about my role!
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May 2021
HR is not for the faint hearted but it’s a role that’s never boring. Meeting great people and learning from them everyday will enrich your experience.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Human Resource Management
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsThe great things about being a HR Advisor include supporting managers to get the best out of their teams and being a part of helping employees progress their careers through development opportunities....
The challengesOne challenge of this role is to find pragmatic solutions that work for the organisation and protect it from risk. Another is not being afraid to push back and staying true to robust HR processes.
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