Shape the Future of Our Newest Office
About the Opportunity
Be the first. Be the foundation. Be the HR heartbeat of our brand-new Adelaide office, part of an Australian and global success story.
We're opening our doors in Adelaide, and we're looking for an exceptional HR Business Partner to be THE HR presence on the ground. This isn't just another BP role, it's a rare opportunity to shape the people experience for an entire location from day one. And then help us grow the operation as A&G continues its phenomenal growth profile
As the sole HR representative in Adelaide, you'll have autonomy and the ability to partner directly with a GM and leaders across multiple divisions. Whilst, you’ll be supported by a dynamic HR team in Queensland, you'll be the trusted advisor on the ground that leaders turn to, whilst supporting the delivery of A&Gs strategic people plans. You will be a key part of the HR team and on-the-ground champion rolling out enterprise-wide initiatives with local impact.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you'll:
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Support our Adelaide operations, build relationships, drive culture, and be the go-to for all things people
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Partner with senior leaders across multiple portfolios
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Help deliver strategic people plans and roll out initiatives on the ground
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Work across the full employee lifecycle from talent and performance to ER, safety and Learning & Development
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Grow with the business. As A&G significant growth continues and as we grow our Adelaide site, so does the scope and opportunity in this role.
What You'll Be Doing (Key Accountabilities)
This is a hands-on, high-accountability role:
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Lead employee relations issues on the ground; performance management, conduct and attendance issues, investigations, and advisory across all levels
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Deliver trusted HR advice on policies, procedures, Enterprise Agreement and Award interpretation to leaders
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Drive talent and capability; support career development, facilitate leadership upskill sessions, and lift people capability across the business
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Execute people plans and BTO (Best Trained Organisation) initiatives locally, ensuring enterprise strategy lands with Adelaide context and care
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Manage Tier 2 HR queries and triage complex matters, working autonomously while knowing when to escalate or collaborate
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Prepare reporting and insights to inform divisional people decisions and contribute to strategic planning alongside Senior HR partners
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a, resourceful HR professional who thrives with autonomy and complexity:
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Proven HR experience, with at least 2 years in an advisory or BP capacity
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Previous experience within Employee Relations capacity with, hands-on experience managing performance, conduct, absence, investigations, and employee relations matters
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Volume environment background, ideally retail, hospitality, call centre, or similar fast-paced, people-intensive settings
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Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant field
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Comfortable with ambiguity, you're building something new, so flexibility and adaptability are key
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The ability to works autonomously, you don't need your hand held; you thrive on ownership and accountability
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Balances conflicting priorities with logic, resourcefulness, and a growth mindset
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Confident across leadership levels as you can influence, advise, and challenge with discretion and professionalism.
The benefits of working at A&G
? Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
? Work flexibility - with options to work from home up to two days per week.
? Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
? Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
? Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
? Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
? Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
? Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.
