People Advisor
KBR, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Canberra • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide day-to-day business-facing support, applying HR expertise with professionalism and care.
- Partner with leaders to deliver people plans that align with business priorities and the broader People Team strategy.
- Advise on HR/ER matters, policy interpretation, and people processes.
- Engage with managers to ensure team structures and workforce planning needs are effectively met.
- Support initiatives in culture, engagement, wellbeing, and agile work practices.
Requirements
- A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a People Advisor, HR Generalist, or similar role (experience in a global or complex environment will be highly regarded).
- Knowledge and understanding of HR/ER practices and employment legislation.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen — with the ability to connect people solutions to business outcomes.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
- A growth mindset with a desire to develop into a more strategic HR business partner role.
- Experience in the Defence industry (desirable but not essential).
- You must be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Benefits
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship, and career pathways
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HR practicesemployment legislationpeople processesworkforce planningpeople solutionscommercial acumen
Soft skills
professionalismrelationship buildingsolutions-focused advicegrowth mindsetstrategic thinking
Certifications
Australian Government Security Clearance