HR Advisor

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Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering, where our people build something BIGGER.

At Hastings Deering, our values are at the heart of everything we do, Act with Integrity, Care for All, and Win Together. These values underpin a high-performing, connected team that delivers strong business outcomes while supporting each other along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, based in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Manager – HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations, you will partner with leaders and employees across operational and corporate portfolios in geographically dispersed locations, to provide timely, accurate and consistent HR advice.

Working as part of an integrated HR team, you also will support the delivery of day-to-day HR activities and contribute to key enterprise-wide initiatives and HR projects.

As a values driven HR professional, you will thrive in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment, bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to the role!

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide first-level HR advice on policies, procedures, award interpretation, and employee lifecycle matters,

• Support and contribute to performance, conduct, and employee relations matters, ensuring compliance and procedural fairness,

• Partner with leaders on leave and absence management, driving consistent and fair outcomes,

• Coordinate performance and development processes, including probation reviews and goal setting,

• Respond to HR queries and data requests, maintaining system accuracy and reporting integrity,

• Contribute to the delivery of HR initiatives and enterprise programs,

• Work closely with HR Business Partners and Employee Relations to support and escalate complex matters.

What you’ll need:

We are hoping our new team member will bring the following: 

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline

• Relevant experience in a HR or People & Culture role

• A practical, organised and solutions-focused approach, with strong attention to detail

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with leaders and employees

• A pragmatic, commercially minded mindset, with sound judgement and problem-solving capability

• Curiosity and openness to new ways of working, including emerging technologies such as AI

• A genuine passion for working with people and contributing to a connected, high-performing team

• A desire to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact, while enjoying being part of a supportive team

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary & Security – A rewarding salary package and a range of benefits designed to support your health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security.

• Training & Career Development – Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being with flexible working hours

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, including our Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance.

• Insurance Benefits – Salary continuance insurance.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Apply Now – click the button below.
Enquiries: 1300 071 618
Contact: Megan Reidy – [email protected]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.