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.

Are you a budding HR professional who loves building relationships, solving problems, and helping leaders get the best from their teams?

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our team based in our Brooklyn Yard to support our operational teams across Victoria and New South Wales. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on role where you'll work closely with frontline leaders, influence workplace culture, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you'll be a trusted partner to leaders, providing practical advice and support across employee relations, performance management, recruitment, engagement, and workforce planning.

If you're looking to expand your HR capability, strengthen your employee relations expertise, and be part of a collaborative and supportive HR team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same in this role. You'll work alongside operational leaders to provide practical people solutions that drive engagement, performance, and business success.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing timely and commercially focused HR advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Building strong relationships with leaders and employees across VIC and NSW operations.
• Coaching leaders on performance management, employee development, and best-practice people leadership.
• Managing and supporting employee relations matters including performance, conduct, attendance, grievances, and workplace investigations.
• Partnering with leaders to resolve workplace issues confidently, fairly, and consistently.
• Supporting recruitment activities to attract and retain top talent.
• Assisting with onboarding and induction programs to create a positive employee experience from day one.
• Contributing to workforce planning, retention strategies, and succession initiatives.
• Supporting performance review cycles, probation reviews, and development planning.
• Driving employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintaining HR records, reporting, and employee documentation.
• Assisting with HR projects, process improvements, and business-wide people initiatives.

About You

You're someone who enjoys partnering with leaders, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.

You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years' experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist position.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Confidence providing practical HR support and advice across a variety of workplace matters.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial mindset.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Experience using HRIS platforms 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 passionate about people, enjoy partnering with leaders, and want to grow your HR career in a dynamic operational environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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.