HR Adviser 12-month FTC at Neilson Financial Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Onboarding, Offboarding, Payroll Support, Employee Relations, Compliance, HRIS Management, Performance Management, Fair Work Act Knowledge, Modern Award Interpretation, WHS Obligations, Stakeholder Management, HR Reporting

Industry

Insurance

Description

About us Neilson Financial Services is a leading direct life insurance provider operating across the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Our mission is simple: make life insurance accessible to everyone. About the role We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Adviser to join our Sydney team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll be a key partner across the full employee lifecycle — from onboarding and contracts through to payroll support, ER matters, and compliance. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, gets the details right, and enjoys partnering closely with managers and leaders to get things done. What you'll be doing Managing end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes Generating contracts, processing variations, and tracking probation milestones Maintaining Dayforce (HRIS) and supporting payroll preparation and processing Acting as first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries Preparing HR reports including headcount, turnover, and leave data Advising managers on performance management, ER matters, and policy interpretation Supporting compliance with the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and WHS obligations Coordinating workplace health and safety activities, audits, and incident management What we're looking for At least 3 years' experience in an HR Adviser or similar generalist role Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, NES, and Modern Award interpretation Experience with an HRIS — Dayforce experience highly regarded Demonstrated involvement in ER/IR cases and performance management Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities Experience in a contact centre environment and exposure to the Banking, Finance and Insurance Industry Award is a bonus What you bring Excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder instincts, a high degree of discretion, and a genuine passion for HR operations. Apply now If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you! Accessibility For Job Applicants We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation. Equal Opportunity Employer Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.

Responsibilities

The HR Adviser will manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and payroll support. They will also advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and compliance with the Fair Work Act.