Human Resources Advisor - Payroll / Generalist

Human Resources Advisor-Payroll/Generalist

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the employee relations team, responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to both employees and management in all aspects of employee relations. The HR Advisor-Payroll/Generalist will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while contributing to a broad range of HR functions. This position involves supporting employee relations, overseeing performance management, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and contributing to strategic HR initiatives. Additionally, the role provides critical support in payroll operations to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

As an HR Advisor, you will collaborate closely with the Senior HR Advisors to deliver strategic HR solutions aligned with organisational objectives, playing a vital role in promoting a positive, inclusive and compliant workplace culture.  You will play a key role in championing employee engagement, supporting best-practice HR initiatives, and ensuring a high-performance environment where employees feel valued and supported. If you are a proactive HR professional with exceptional interpersonal skills, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for cultivating a thriving workplace culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

This position offers a new opportunity for a HR professional to join the Greenbushes Lithium Operations in Greenbushes, working on an attractive residential roster.

Responsibilities include:

• ensuring compliance with all relevant employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, Work Health and Safety legislation, anti-discrimination laws, privacy regulations, and other statutory obligations that govern employment conditions, workplace protections, and industrial relations;
• providing management with expert advice on legal risks and obligations related to employment practices, workplace relation and best-practice HR strategies;
• partnering with Senior HR Advisors to address disputes and grievances;
• providing HR advice and support on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution;
• administering payroll and employee-related documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality;
• reviewing, developing, and implementing HR policies that ensure compliance with legislative requirements while promoting fairness, equity, and best-practice employee relations;
• preparing HR reports and analytics, including turnover and end-of-month data;
• collaborating with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate remuneration;
• assisting with onboarding, probation reviews, and offboarding, including conducting exit interviews;
• supporting strategic HR initiatives and contributing to fostering a positive workplace culture; and
• facilitating Right of Entry for authorised union representatives and supporting Industrial Relation practices.

About the Candidate

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and positive individual with a meticulous eye for detail to join the People and Culture team.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• a tertiary qualification in HR and IR (desirable) with a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture;
• extensive experience in an HR Advisor role with mining industry experience highly regarded;
• strong working knowledge of HR best-practices and principles, employment relations, and employment legislation;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships;
• a proactive approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail;
• experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (SAP or similar is highly regarded);
• proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word;
• a current ‘C’ class driver’ licence; and
• familiarity with Right of Entry and union engagement (highly regarded).

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• work-life balance: be home every night with a family-friendly and lifestyle-friendly roster;
• flexible work arrangements: enjoy a supportive and adaptable working environment that promotes work-life integration;
• comprehensive insurance coverage: income protection insurance and life insurance for employees covered under the company superannuation scheme;
• generous parental leave: access to a supportive parental leave policy to help balance career and family commitments;
• financial benefits: salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles, and superannuation to maximise take-home pay;
• performance-based incentives: participate in a site-wide performance-based incentive scheme rewarding contributions to company success;
• career development: access to training and professional development opportunities to support career growth;
• employee wellbeing: experience a supportive workplace culture that prioritises safety, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing. Gain access to professional counsellors and a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering guidance and support for both personal and work-related challenges; and
• lifestyle benefits: enjoy the beauty of WA’s Southwest region, with a scenic and stress-free daily commute, no city traffic, and access to stunning natural landscapes, local wineries, pristine beaches, and a relaxed regional lifestyle.

About Talison Lithium

Talison supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

This role requires that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation