People and Culture Advisor
- Location:
- Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
- Posted:
- 14th April 2026
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2991796
- Flexiable start and finish times
- Supportive and friendly team
- Growth opportunities
People and Culture Advisor role based in northern Sydney salary up to $105k plus super
Your new company
We're partnering with a well-established organisation in the education sector to recruit a People & Culture Advisor to join a collaborative and high‑performing P&C team.
This role offers exposure across the full employee lifecycle, with a genuine opportunity to develop strong advisory capability while working closely with leaders and stakeholders in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
This role is full time in the office with a salary up to $105k plus super.
Your new role
Reporting into a senior People & Culture leadership team, you will provide end‑to‑end generalist HR support across a diverse workforce. The role balances operational delivery with advisory support, making it ideal for someone looking to step up or consolidate at Advisor level.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing advice and support to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances and workplace issues
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Supporting end‑to‑end recruitment activities, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, reference checking and onboarding
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Managing employment lifecycle changes (e.g. full‑time to part‑time, casual to fixed‑term, internal movements)
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Interpreting awards, policies and industrial instruments in a complex environment
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Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems data
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Contributing to HR projects, policy updates and continuous improvement initiatives
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Experience with Experience with Go1 and UKG would be preferrable
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Acting as a trusted P&C partner who balances risk, compliance and practical outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
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Around 3+ years' experience in a generalist People & Culture / HR role
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Exposure to employee relations and stakeholder coaching
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Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and awards
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Experience supporting recruitment and employment lifecycle activities
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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High attention to detail in a fast‑moving, high‑volume environment
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Confidence using HR
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Experience within education, health, not‑for‑profit or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded, though not essential.
What you'll get in return
A supportive, values‑driven workplace with genuine investment in people
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Broad exposure across HR, ER and advisory work
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5 days on site
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Flexible start and finish times
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Competitive salary aligned to experience and relevant awards
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Opportunity to grow into a stronger advisory or future BP pathway
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role please send through a copy of your up to date resume to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au
