Human Resources Advisor

Location: Kalgoorlie Town Office

Roster: 5:2 (Residential)

Contract Length: Permanent Full-time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Private Health Cover + Insurance Allowance + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

Residential: Kalgoorlie/Boulder

Norton Gold Fields is seeking a capable and people-focused HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team at Paddington Operations. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager or ER/IR Supervisor, this position plays a pivotal role in providing practical HR support and professional advice to operational leaders while ensuring compliance, engagement, and alignment with business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a key HR Advisor, you will:

• Provide consistent and compliant HR advice to line managers across operational areas
• Support performance management, investigations, disputes, and grievance handling
• Assist with industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining and union engagement
• Conduct site inductions and organise training activities with post-training evaluations
• Help implement and maintain HRIS and other HR systems and processes
• Partner with leaders on change management, employee wellness, and workforce culture initiatives
• Assist with policy development and ensure best practice HR standards are maintained
• Manage administrative tasks such as records, announcements, POs, and system updates
• Support employee lifecycle matters, including onboarding, performance issues, and exit processes

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We want someone professional, proactive, and passionate about people:

WORK KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment legislation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• Prior experience in the mining or resources sector (or a similar industrial environment)
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, professional reports and investigation documentation
• High level of efficiency, organisation, and time management

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to adapt communication style to all levels of the business
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and a professional interpersonal approach
• Excellent customer service orientation with both internal and external stakeholders

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with HRIS systems
• Confident with Microsoft Office Suite and data-driven tools

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and 10% Short Term Incentive Payment (STIP) bonus
• $12,000.00 annual residential living allowance
• Company-provided gold GU Health private health insurance family cover or $4,800.00 allowance in lieu
• $2,400.00 TPD insurance allowance
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave & pro-rata at 5 years’ service
• Paid parental leave policy
• Salary sacrificing options for housing, motor vehicles and superannuation
• Comprehensive health and well-being programs
• Discounted gym membership
• EAP support
• Family-friendly residential position – be home every night!

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