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People Power Consulting (PPC), the HR arm of the iconic Gradi Group, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced, award-driven hospitality environment.

This role is ideal for someone with solid HR foundations who thrives under pressure, enjoys taking ownership, and can operate with minimal handholding. You’ll support payroll accuracy, WorkCover, return-to-work processes, and generalist HR across a growing multi-site business.

Salary: $70,000 – $85,000 per annum excluding super – Full-Time
Location: Coburg North VIC - Hybrid
Start Date: January start available.

Why Join Us?

At PPC, you’ll work closely with senior leadership and the HR Coordinator on hands-on HR, WorkCover, and payroll support across the Gradi Group’s venues. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to improve processes, you’ll love this role.

This is a great opportunity to step into a role with real influence, growth potential, and daily impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end WorkCover and return-to-work coordination, liaising with insurers, employees, providers, and venue leaders.
• Support payroll integrity: timesheet checks, classification reviews, and ensuring compliance with awards and legislation.
• Provide advice on injury management, medical certificates, and compliance obligations.
• Maintain employee files, contracts, onboarding documents, and pay classifications.
• Monitor Fair Work, NES, WHS, and payroll legislative requirements.
• Review and improve HR and payroll processes to lift accuracy and consistency across venues.
• Provide generalist HR support across documentation, advisory work, and compliance tasks.

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience as an HR Coordinator, Advisor, or Generalist in Australia.
• Degree in Human Resources or related discipline (preferred).
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, Fair Work Act, WHS obligations, and award interpretation (Restaurant Industry Award highly regarded but not necessary).
• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Familiarity with HRIS/payroll systems such as Xero, Deputy, Roubler or similar.
• High accuracy, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach in a small, busy HR team.
• This is a busy role suited to someone who thrives with autonomy and minimal handholding.

We offer

• Work closely with senior leadership and HR across a growing hospitality group.
• Exposure to compliance, payroll, WorkCover, and safety initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative environment that welcomes ideas and improvement.
• Variety, fast pace, and the occasional sweet treat!

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Work from home

Work Location: In person