HR Advisor VIC/NSW

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Partner with leaders. Influence culture. Make a real impact

We're looking for a passionate and proactive HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our operational workforce across Victoria and New South Wales. Based in Brooklyn, VIC, this is an exciting opportunity to work closely with leaders on the ground, providing practical people solutions that help drive performance, engagement, and business success.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you'll be a trusted advisor to operational leaders, partnering across everything from employee relations and recruitment through to coaching, development, and workforce planning.

If you're looking to broaden your HR experience, build your employee relations expertise, and grow your career in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

This is much more than a traditional HR support role.

This hands-on role will see you supporting leaders with employee relations matters, performance management, workforce issues, and the ongoing development of their teams.

- Provide practical, commercially focused HR advice to leaders across a broad range of people matters.

- Build strong relationships with managers and employees, becoming a trusted point of contact for HR support.

- Coach leaders on people management best practice and decision-making.

- Support a variety of employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct, attendance, grievances, and workplace investigations.

- Assist leaders to resolve people issues fairly, consistently, and in line with legislative requirements and company policies.

- Contribute to positive workplace outcomes through early intervention and proactive support

- Partner with leaders on recruitment activities to attract and secure great talent.

- Support onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive employee experience from day one.

- Assist with workforce planning and retention initiatives.

- Support performance review cycles, probation processes, and development planning.

- Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives that strengthen workplace culture.

- Help create an environment where people can do their best work and continue to grow.

- Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and employee documentation.

- Support HR systems administration and process improvements.

- Collaborate with the wider HR team on business-wide projects and strategic people initiatives.

Who we are looking for:

If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and making a genuine difference in the employee experience this role is for you.

You'll bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related discipline.

- 1-3 years of experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or Generalist HR role.

- Exposure to employee relations and employment legislation.

- Confidence providing practical HR advice and support across a variety of workplace matters.

- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and build credibility with leaders.

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.

- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

- Experience with SuccessFactors will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers

- Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family

- Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future

- Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can develop your HR career, work alongside experienced HR professionals, and make a genuine impact on people and culture, we'd love to hear from you.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.