HR Advisor

Company :

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER. 

Hastings Deering is seeking a values driven Human Resources Advisor to join our People & Culture team in Mackay. This permanent, Monday to Friday role will provide trusted HR advice and support to our operational teams while contributing to projects and initiatives that strengthen both our people and our business.

As a HR Advisor at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose HR projects, processes, and systems that build organisational and people capability.

• Act as a trusted advisor to multiple customer groups, providing balanced and practical HR advice that aligns with company policy and legislative requirements.

• Assist with risk assessment and mitigation by applying objective, well-reasoned judgment that balances outcomes and employee wellbeing.

• Support HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Manager across a range of people matters including performance management, union engagement and education initiatives.

• Proactively review and monitor changes in Australian HR and industrial relations legislation to ensure compliance and help leaders understand impacts on operations.

• Manage project tracking, reporting and stakeholder updates for HR strategy and projects.

• Provide leave coverage for HR Business Partners.

• Build strong and trusted partnerships with leaders and employees to deliver timely, effective, and value driven HR support.

Who are we and why work with us? 

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.  
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia. 

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from: 

• Competitive Salary & Security – A rewarding salary package with yearly reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security including Salary continuance insurance.

• Training & Career Development – Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role. 

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being with flexible working hours

• Stable & Long-Term Career – Benefit from the security of a stable, long-term position at Hastings Deering, offering you peace of mind and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. 

• Leadership Development – At Hastings Deering, we offer the opportunity to be mentored by experienced leaders and give you access to ongoing leadership and professional development training to help you advance in your career. 

• Innovation & Improvement – We drive continuous improvement through dedicated initiatives, foster inclusivity with gender/culture work groups and embrace technological advancements to stay at the forefront of our industry. 

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Dedicated programs and utilities to support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, and discounted private health insurance. 

• Parental Leave – Paid parental leave options with 16 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers. 
   

What you’ll need:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organisation

• Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and relevant awards.

• Experience in delivery of transactional and tactical HR Services.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

• A values-led mindset, demonstrating your ability to Act with Integrity, Care for All and Win Together through collaboration and balanced decision making.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!
 
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📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618
👤 Contact: Lily Dann – Senior Talent Acquisition Partner