HR Advisor (6 month fixed term)
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Job Description & Specifications
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Role Overview
Position: HR Advisor (6 month fixed term)
Employer: Xero
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Visa Framework: Australian Subclass 482 (TSS) / Skills in Demand & 186 ENS Eligible
Company & Culture
Xero is an ANZ cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses and their advisors with millions of subscribers globally.
Key Responsibilities & Scope
The role & impactAs a People Experience (PX/ HR) Advisor, you'll provide dedicated, expert HR advice on performance matters, from informal coaching conversations through to formal performance management and disciplinary processes. You'll act as the specialist point of contact for performance-related matters across New Zealand and Australia, helping ensure Xero's approach stays fair, consistent and legislatively sound.This is a 6 month fixed term opportunity where you'll manage a caseload of performance cases, including underperformance and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), while helping shape how we support People Leaders through some of the most sensitive conversations they'll have at work.The team & how they connectYou'll sit within the global HR Advisory team, working closely with HR Business Partners and People Leaders to manage performance cases with care and consistency. The team partners across the business to keep performance practices fair, human-centred and compliant with local legislation, and connects regularly with the HR Centres of Excellence to feed case insights back into future programme and training design.Initially, you will focus onManaging a caseload of performance matters, including PIPs and related disciplinary processesDrafting and quality-checking performance documentation, from outcome letters to formal warningsCoaching People Leaders on best-practice performance conversationsUsing case insights and data to spot trends and recommend proac
Candidate Qualifications & Profile
- Proven experience operating within high-impact industry or enterprise environments.
- Relevant degree or recognized professional accreditation in Cloud Accounting & SaaS.
- Strong collaborative problem-solving skills and dedication to technical or operational excellence.
Compensation Guidance (AUD)
Salary Range: AUD $1,05,000 - $1,41,750 / year (commensurate with skills & experience).
- Includes standard Australian statutory superannuation (11.5%+), health & wellness allowances, and professional progression pathways.
Official Application Route
Direct Employer Career Portal: Apply directly at the official Xero careers portal: [HR Advisor (6 month fixed term) at Xero](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/xero/86c51167-8a56-4c56-84e0-518f8158ec00)
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