HR Advisor

About the role

Working closely with the National HR Manager and HR Business Partners, this newly created position will play a key role in delivering high quality HR advisory support to managers and employees across our Australian recycling operations.

The role provides guidance on policy interpretation, employment conditions, and day‑to‑day people matters. It also contributes to the resolution of less complex employee grievances and supports leaders in managing emerging performance issues. In addition, the position is involved across the full HR lifecycle for the recycling business and assists in the delivery of HR projects and initiatives tailored to the needs of the recycling division.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Provide advice on HR policies, procedures, employment conditions, and the interpretation of enterprise agreements and awards. Support managers in understanding and consistently applying the employment framework
• Support low to moderate complexity employee relations matters, including performance improvement processes and routine correspondence, while escalating higher‑risk issues
• Maintain accurate case records, track ER matters and actions, and prepare documentation for formal processes such as Fair Work and workers’ compensation matters
• Deliver timely advice to frontline leaders, build effective relationships with site supervisors, and support consultation activities
• Ensure advice aligns with legislation, policies, and industrial instruments, and identify and escalate potential compliance risks
• Support the delivery of people initiatives across the recycling business, including performance and remuneration cycles, engagement activities, policy updates, and corporate programs. Provide guidance on lifecycle activities such as onboarding, internal movements, and offboarding

Qualifications and experience:

• 2-4 years HR experience at an administrator / coordinator level, embedded in a business unit or as a HR advisor in a shared services environment
• Sound understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Agreements and Awards
• Experience responding to employee entitlement queries
• Understanding of basic employment legislation
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Clear and practical communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff across all levels of the business and confidence in providing advice to front line leaders
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations with guidance
• A current driver’s licence and own transport

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our Recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
  
  
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
  
  
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.