HR Advisor, Maternity Leave Contract (Full Time) Location: Wakerley, Brisbane Contract Type: Full‑time Maternity Leave Replacement (12 months) Are you an adaptable, people‑focused HR professional looking for a role where every day brings something different? About Us Signet is a leading packaging company committed to delivering exceptional products and services. Over the past 55 years, we've grown into Australia’s leading packaging company with a national footprint of office, warehouse and production facilities located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Townsville and Perth. About the role We’re seeking an experienced, confident, and personable HR Advisor to join our team on a full‑time maternity leave contract, based at our Wakerley site in Brisbane. You’ll partner closely with employees and leaders to deliver end‑to‑end HR support across the full employee lifecycle. Your work will span recruitment, onboarding, development programs, employee engagement and general HR advisory. What you will be doing Managing end‑to‑end recruitment and supporting smooth onboarding and induction processes. Building strong working relationships across the business to support engagement, performance and development conversations. Assisting with HR programs including graduate development, annual performance reviews and engagement surveys. Preparing HR documentation such as contracts, variations, communications, payroll information and other reporting. Providing day‑to‑day HR advice aligned with policies, procedures and legislation. Supporting culture and engagement initiatives, including onsite events and offsite conferences. Ad‑hoc travel (driving) to our Gold Coast site required; occasional interstate travel is a possibility. Contributing to a wide range of HR tasks, including work that falls outside a traditional HR scope. Who we are looking for Must‑have experience Proven HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, ER/IR awareness, performance management, documentation, and engagement. Demonstrated experience supporting multiple sites, ideally within operational, manufacturing or logistics environments, with the ability to adjust communication styles to suit different teams and leaders. Capability to work autonomously, stepping into an established function with minimal training and quickly learning new systems and processes. Core capability requirements Adaptable in your communication style, able to connect with employees and leaders across our business Personable, engaging and relatable, with the ability to work effectively with a broad range of personalities – particularly within operational environments Open, flexible and comfortable taking on varied tasks, including work that sits outside traditional HR activities. A collaborative team player who builds trust quickly. Organised, proactive and able to meet competing deadlines. Confident working with HR systems and general HR processes. Qualifications Formal HR qualifications preferred (e.g. Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline). Why join us: Birthday Leave Need to visit a physiotherapist? We have one onsite for complimentary use for team members. Access to qualified Employee Assistance Program. Available 24/7/365. Length of service recognition program celebrates and rewards milestones with the Company. Our average tenure is 7 years. Employee of the Month Awards recognising employees who go above and beyond. Training and development opportunities Paid parental leave You’ll be part of a supportive HR team that values openness, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad HR experience across multiple business units while contributing meaningfully during a key team member’s leave period. Only candidates with ongoing, unrestricted work rights in Australia will be considered for this role How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Signet is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We are a merit-based organisation that supports long-term sustainable employment in delivering a safe operation and environment. Apply Now
