HR Advisor

at  The Salvation Army

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Are you ready to dive into the world of HR and make things happen? If you’re an energetic, motivated, and eager-to-learn HR enthusiast, we want YOU on our team!
About the Role
We’re seeking an HR Advisor to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in supporting our organization. The position is permanent full time based either at Melbourne or Sydney. Location is flexible to successful applicant.
Reporting to the HR Services Team Leader, you will be responsible for being the first point of contact for the HR Services Support desk and HR Queries for the organisation. In this role, you will provide guidance on policies and procedures, Workday functionality, award interpretation, and cross-departmental processes. Additionally, you will oversee end-to-end processes in Workday, ensuring the integrity of Workday data is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and coach on operational HR matters, including systems, processes, award interpretation, and TSA policies.
• Assess training needs, develop engaging training materials, and deliver regular sessions to improve TSA systems and user capabilities.
• Communicate Workday changes to TSA stakeholders, ensuring relevant step guides and processes are updated accordingly.
• Handle queries and complete Workday inbox tasks promptly, adhering to HR Service Desk standards.
• Collaborate with HR Services Team Leaders to integrate HR policies into Workday process flows and contribute to system enhancements and testing.

About You
Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with go-getter attitude. You are a proactive and resourceful HR professional with a passion for delivering excellent service and supporting the smooth operation of HR processes.

Key capabilities include:

• A degree or qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in HR support / generalist role.
• Sound knowledge of Workday or other HRIS systems.

Why work for us

TSA offers an inclusive work culture and strong opportunities for career development. In return we also offer benefits such as:

• Hybrid working environment with 2 days from office and the flexibility of working from home.
• Free onsite parking.
• An attractive salary including NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits ($2650).
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks.
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity.
• Health insurance, home energy and home office supplies discounts.
• Salvos Rewards - Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
• Novated car leasing, discounts on car hire and purchase.
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

• Advise and coach on operational HR matters, including systems, processes, award interpretation, and TSA policies.
• Assess training needs, develop engaging training materials, and deliver regular sessions to improve TSA systems and user capabilities.
• Communicate Workday changes to TSA stakeholders, ensuring relevant step guides and processes are updated accordingly.
• Handle queries and complete Workday inbox tasks promptly, adhering to HR Service Desk standards.
• Collaborate with HR Services Team Leaders to integrate HR policies into Workday process flows and contribute to system enhancements and testing