Senior HR Advisor in Sydney

Senior HR Advisor in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 81000 - 99000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape a thriving workplace and enhance employee experiences across ANZA.
  • Company: Clorox, a growth-focused company committed to people and brands.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, flexible work, and learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Hybrid work model with a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on employee engagement and performance in a global setting.
  • Qualifications: 4+ years HR experience, strong employment law knowledge, and payroll expertise.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.

Your role at Clorox: Help shape a workplace where people and performance thrive. As a Senior HR Advisor, you'll partner with leaders to create great employee experiences, strengthen team performance, and bring our people strategy to life through business partnership across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa (ANZA).

In this role, you will:

  • Trusted advisor on People matters: Coach people managers on performance, talent and pay reviews while also supporting employees queries, giving practical advice they can act on.
  • Employment relations: Guide managers through employee relations matters and consultation, giving fair, compliant and commercially sound advice. You'll also work with our global Employment Relations team where needed.
  • Payroll ownership: Lead ANZA payroll end-to-end with our outsourced provider and Finance so our people are paid accurately and on time, and find ways to make it faster and simpler.
  • 2IC to the HR Manager: Partner closely with the HR Manager to deliver the ANZA people strategy with opportunities to shadow and step up on strategic people work over time.
  • Global exposure: Work with Global Compensation, Global Mobility, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management teams, and connect with stakeholders across the Americas, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and Asia.
  • Culture and engagement: Improve the employee experience from onboarding through to performance and talent reviews, and run training and team events that build capability and connection.
  • Continuous improvement: Support people projects and process improvements, including Workday reporting and new ways of working.

What we look for:

  • HR Advisory experience: 4+ years in HR, including time in a senior advisory or HR business partnering role.
  • Employment relations expertise: Confidence handling ER matters, performance management and consultation from start to finish.
  • Employment law depth: Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law (New Zealand experience is highly regarded).
  • Payroll ownership: Proven experience running payroll end-to-end, either in-house or with an outsourced provider, including statutory obligations.
  • HRIS capability: Hands‑on experience with Workday, SuccessFactors or a similar system.
  • Influence with leaders: Credibility to coach, challenge and advise leaders at all levels, in person and virtually.
  • Autonomy and judgement: Able to own outcomes, make sound decisions independently and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
  • Commercial mindset: Balances people outcomes with business priorities, compliance and internal controls.
  • Global agility: Comfortable working across time zones and with global specialist teams.

Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Workplace type: Hybrid - 3 Days On-site, 2 Days WFH.

Our values‑based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international.
  • Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well‑being.
  • Flexible work environment, depending on your role.
  • Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing.
  • Half‑day Fridays, depending on your location.

Senior HR Advisor in Sydney employer: Clorox Company

Clorox is an exceptional employer located in Sydney Olympic Park, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Clorox fosters an environment where every team member can thrive, supported by competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful learning opportunities. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid work model and a strong focus on corporate responsibility.

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Contact Details:

Clorox Company Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior HR Advisor in Sydney

HR Advisory Experience
Employment Relations Expertise
Australian Employment Law Knowledge
Payroll Management
HRIS Capability (Workday, SuccessFactors)
Influencing Skills
Autonomy and Judgement