HR Adviser

HR Adviser 

• Generalist HR position 
• Competitive salary with great benefits
• Brisbane location with flexibility to work from home

We are seeking an experienced and energetic HR Adviser to join our team in Brisbane. Reporting to the Principal Adviser, People Experience, this position works as part of a small team supporting our internal Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) department. This is an exciting time to support the IS&T business with growth and transformation projects key to their current people agenda.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

This position works close to the customer and HR Business Partners, providing operational HR support and advice, policy interpretation, assistance with annual cycle activities and case management. You will be part of a small and engaged team of HR professionals who enjoy flexible working arrangements. The role is varied and there is scope to take on higher level projects and grow your career within our global organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering human resources advice and service to leaders
• Advising on human resources policies and procedures, employee relations, performance and regulatory issues
• Providing coaching to leaders to support effective workplace relationships and increase skill level in employee management; driving the leader self-service capability
• Identifying improvement initiatives and solutions to enhance people effectiveness/productivity
• Developing skills and providing advice, support and coaching in the use of human resources systems (e.g., remuneration/benefits, performance management)
• Supporting Human Resource Business Partners with the implementation of initiatives (where applicable) and recurring annual activities such as remuneration review, talent review and performance management
• Leading Process champion initiatives and supporting other projects as directed

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Proven experience in human resources with a comprehensive knowledge of generalist HR activities
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian Employment Law framework and best practice application of relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience in understanding HR Data and using data to provide insights, that can be taken forward in a proactive manner to influence change 
• Experience in investigations and advising on performance management practices

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with

a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.