The HR Advisor sits within the Careva Business Group and provides generalist HR advice and support across the Careva group. The role focuses on employee relations, performance and conduct matters, recruitment and onboarding, workforce compliance and HR support for payroll through Employment Hero. Reporting into the People & Culture Business Partner, this role will work closely with operational managers, the HR Advisor builds managers' capability, reduces people risk and helps the HR processes, systems and policies that support business growth keep improving.
Key responsibilities
Provide timely, practical advice to managers and employees on HR policies, employment conditions, modern awards and workplace legislation.
Manage low to medium complexity employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances and workplace investigations, and **escalate** complex matters to the People & Culture Business Partner.
Coach managers through probation reviews, performance conversations, disciplinary processes and terminations.
Prepare HR documentation, including letters, file notes, investigation reports and outcome correspondence.
Support return to work and reasonable adjustment processes in consultation with managers and relevant parties.
Oversee the recruitment process across the group, from advising on role design and advertising through to selection and offer.
Make sure pre-employment and compliance checks are completed and current, including NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC, licences, qualifications and right-to-work checks.
Prepare and review employment contracts and letters of offer, making sure terms are compliant and consistent.




Oversee onboarding and induction processes so new employees are set up correctly in Employment Hero and complete mandatory training and policy acknowledgements.
Support accurate payroll through Employment Hero, including checking employment changes, pay rates and conditions before processing.
About you
At least 3 years' experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role.
Sound working knowledge of the Fair Work Act ****, the National Employment Standards and modern award interpretation.
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management and misconduct processes.
Experience using HR and payroll systems, preferably Employment Hero.
Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give clear, practical advice and influence managers.
Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple businesses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
Understanding of AI and Claude application.
About us
The HR Advisor is employed by Careva Pty Ltd and supports the businesses in the group: Therapy Care, Assisted Disability Services and Spic N Span. The role exists to give managers and employees across the group practical, consistent and compliant HR advice, and to make sure people processes are applied the same way in each business. It also gives the People & Culture function capacity to support the group as it grows through new sites and acquisitions.
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📌 Hr Advisor (Sydney)
🏢 Careva
📍 Sydney