Human Resource Advisor

About the Company

Sodexo is a global people-focused organisation employing more than 400,000 individuals worldwide and many thousands across Australia. The business plays an important role in supporting sites and communities so residents can feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Joining Sodexo means contributing to work that has a meaningful everyday impact.

Role Overview

This Human Resources Advisor position is based in Perth with a hybrid working arrangement and reports to the HR Advisory Manager. The role is centered on end-to-end handling of a large volume of complex employee relations matters across a varied operational environment. It is well suited to an experienced HR professional who performs well in a fast-moving setting with significant case volume and who can provide practical, commercially balanced guidance on sensitive workplace issues.

As a trusted partner to leaders, you will help manage difficult and high-risk people matters while applying sound judgement, resilience, and strong prioritisation skills. The position requires consistent quality, alignment with employment legislation, and a solutions-oriented mindset that balances employee risk, business needs, and legal obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring matters are handled thoroughly and efficiently.
• Support leaders with a wide range of workplace issues, including performance improvement, misconduct, disciplinary action, investigations, grievances, dismissals, and dispute resolution.
• Provide clear, practical, and commercially sensible HR advice tailored to operational realities.
• Work with multiple stakeholder groups across skilled and non-skilled workforces.
• Maintain consistency, compliance, and sound judgement when dealing with complex and high-risk matters.
• Balance business outcomes, employee considerations, and statutory requirements in daily advisory work.

Experience and Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, with strong exposure to employee relations and case management.
• Proven experience giving solution-focused HR and ER advice across varying levels of complexity.
• Confidence supporting leaders through sensitive workplace processes and high-pressure situations.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders in large, multi-site, or national organisations is preferred.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards, and industrial instruments.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate experience with SAP SuccessFactors.

Additional Information

Sodexo offers a competitive salary package, strong job stability in an essential services environment, access to more than 100 retail discounts, salary packaging options, a collaborative team culture, and opportunities for learning and progression within the organisation.

Application Process

Candidates should submit a resume that outlines relevant experience and availability. If selected for the next stage, a recruiter will reach out by phone to discuss the role and answer questions.