HR Advisor - Tree of Life

Tree of Life is a proud Australian retail business with 39 stores along the eastern coast, supported by our warehouse and Office team in Somersby.

We're looking for an HR Advisor to join our team and take ownership of the day to day HR function across our stores, warehouse and office.

This is a hands-on, varied HR role, one where no two days are quite the same. You'll work closely with our General Manager, Area Managers and Store Managers, providing practical advice, solving people challenges and helping us continue to build a great place to work.

And yes, recruitment is part of the role, you'll play an important part in finding great people for our business but but we're looking for someone who enjoys all sides of HR, from recruitment and employee relations through to policies, compliance, performance and engagement.

What you'll be doing

You'll have plenty of variety and genuine ownership across the HR function, including:

• Managing recruitment across our store network, warehouse and Office from writing ads and interviewing through to reference checks, offers and contracts

• Partnering with Area Managers and leaders to identify great people and support their recruitment needs

• Providing practical, confident HR advice on performance, conduct, attendance, leave, entitlements and everyday employee matters

• Supporting managers through performance management, investigations and workplace issues

• Developing, reviewing and rolling out HR policies, procedures and processes

• Interpreting and applying the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant Modern Awards

• Supporting onboarding, induction and maintaining accurate employee records

• Looking for ways to improve our HR systems, processes and employee experience

• Contributing to engagement, retention and workforce planning initiatives

• Being a trusted point of contact for our people and leaders across the business

About you

We're looking for someone who is confident, practical and genuinely enjoys working with people.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a HR generalist or HR advisory role with recruitment experience

• Experience working across a multi-site or fast-paced environment, retail, hospitality, warehousing or similar would be a bonus

• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards

• Confidence interpreting Modern Awards and applying them in real world situations

• A good understanding of the General Retail Industry Award and Storage Services and Wholesale Award would be highly regarded

• Experience developing, reviewing or improving HR policies and procedures

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• The confidence to give managers clear advice, including having the sometimes difficult conversations

• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise and get things done without needing to be told every step

• A practical approach, we don't need someone who wants to overcomplicate things!

• A tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field or equivalent experience

Most importantly, you'll be someone who cares about getting HR right, enjoys being part of the business and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved.

Why Tree of Life?

This isn't a role where you'll be tucked away in a corner just maintaining spreadsheets and policies.

You'll have real ownership of the HR function, direct access to our General Manager and the opportunity to make a noticeable difference across a growing retail business.

You'll also get:

• A broad HR role with plenty of variety

• The opportunity to build, improve and introduce new HR processes

• A supportive, practical and down to earth team

• Direct exposure to senior leadership

• Competitive salary

• Tree of Life team member discounts

• Onsite parking at our Somersby Office and warehouse

• A workplace where your ideas and initiative are genuinely valued

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for your next HR role where you can make an impact, have a voice and be involved in more than just recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply and send us your resume along with a short cover letter telling us a little about your HR experience and what you're looking for in your next role.