Job DescriptionHR & Industrial Relations ConsultantEffective HR is a growing HR and Industrial Relations consultancy delivering practical, compliant, and commercially sound advice to businesses across Australia.
We pride ourselves on providing tailored, high-quality solutions that genuinely work for our clients, rather than generic HR templates.Our work spans Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Recruitment, HR and Payroll system implementations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Workers' Compensation.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced HR & IR Consultant to join our team.This is a varied, client-facing role, however strong Industrial Relations capability is essential, with exposure across multiple industries.What You'll DoWorking remotely with a diverse client base, you'll provide practical, confident HR and IR advice across a broad range of matters, including:Providing expert advice on Award coverage, classification, and interpretation across multiple industries(experience in SCHADS is essential; Building & Construction and GRIA experience is advantageous)Advising on performance management, absenteeism, misconduct, and termination processesSupporting clients with employee disputes, redundancies, and consultation obligationsDrafting and tailoring employment contracts to suit industry, role,



and compliance requirementsActing as an embedded HR Manager for key clients, managing day-to-day HR queries and processesReviewing and developing HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practiceConducting end-to-end recruitment where required (this is not a core focus of the role)What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a confident, capable consultant who enjoys the pace and variety of consultancy work and brings strong IR expertise to the table.You'll bring:Minimum 7 years' HR experience, ideally in consultancy or across multiple industriesDemonstrated confidence in IR matters, particularly Award interpretation, misconduct, and complianceStrong SCHADS Award experience (essential)Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and National Employment StandardsExcellent communication skills and confidence advising clients on complex mattersStrong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindsetWhy Join Effective HR?
We offer genuine flexibility, autonomy, and support in a fully remote workplace.***** hours per week, across 4 or 5 daysFully remote with autonomy to manage your workload and diaryPaid for every hour worked - no unpaid overtimeSupportive, highly skilled team who value quality work and collaborationExposure to complex, interesting IR matters across a broad client base
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📌 Senior Hr & Ir Consultant - 100% Remote, Flexible Hours (Newcastle)
🏢 Opal
📍 Newcastle