Your new company

At Hays, we build long‑term partnerships with our people and our customers. We’re focused on meaningful work, shared ambition and creating impact in the world of work.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

Your new role

Joining Hays, means you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business that’s going places.

Our global network and ways of working mean you’ll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As HR Advisor APAC, you’ll shape how we tell our story, raise the bar for content quality, and continually evolve how we engage our audiences.

This is a full‑time permanent role commencing immediately based in any of Hays offices based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities include

- HR project delivery, employee onboarding, orientations and internal mobility processes.
- Provide advice on policies, employee relations, performance management, grievances, leave and wellbeing matters.
- Manage employee lifecycle activities including promotions, parental leave, sabbaticals, transfers and terminations.
- Support investigations, employee surveys, engagement initiatives and stakeholder reporting.
- Oversee visa approvals, HR data management and compliance across APAC
- Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, position descriptions and intranet content.

What you'll need to succeed

- Experience supporting a fast paced, high volume business environment, ideally within a sales organisation.




- Robust knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR operations.
- Commercially minded with the ability to understand business priorities and provide practical solutions.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret data and generate insights.
- A proactive, hands on approach with a proven ability to deliver outcomes and work through ambiguity.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a curious mindset and genuine passion for learning and continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Other benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best
- Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
- Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
- Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
- Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
- Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
- Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

What you need to do now

If you’re looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let’s create tomorrow together. There’s no telling where a career at Hays might take you.

Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.

📌 HR Advisor APAC (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne