HR Advisor

We’re hiring an HR Advisor to join our People Solutions team at Cox Automotive Australia & New Zealand. Working in a pooled generalist model, you’ll support a wide mix of stakeholders across frontline operations (blue collar), corporate functions and everything in between. You’ll provide practical, end-to-end advice across the full employee lifecycle - performance, ER support, recruitment enablement, onboarding, engagement and wellbeing - backed by clear governance and escalation pathways for complex/high-risk matters.

About us

Cox Automotive Australia & New Zealand (including Manheim Australia and New Zealand) is part of Cox Automotive globally and Cox Enterprises, a privately owned, family-owned organisation. We combine deep local market expertise with the scale, capability and innovation of a global automotive services group, supporting customers across the vehicle lifecycle through trusted remarketing, data and insight-led solutions.

This role is Melbourne-based and suits someone who prefers a “more in than out” hybrid rhythm (majority office/on-site presence), is open to occasional interstate/NZ travel, and thrives in an agile, collaborative team where everyone rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in.

Why now

In 2027, we will be moving our operations and auction site to Truganina, and our corporate office to Melbourne’s inner suburbs. It’s a great time to join - you’ll be close to the action and play a hands-on role in supporting leaders and teams through meaningful change.

What you’ll be doing

· Provide practical, end-to-end HR advice across the employee lifecycle

· Coach leaders on feedback, performance, probation, conduct and ER fundamentals

· Support ER matters with strong documentation and sound judgement (escalating complex/high-risk issues when needed)

· Enable hiring-manager-led recruitment enablement and smooth onboarding experiences

· Use people data and trends to tell clear stories, spot issues early and drive practical actions

What we’re looking for

· A relationship-led HR generalist who enjoys being visible in the business (not just inbox HR)

· Commercial judgement - you balance people outcomes with business realities

· Confidence switching between operational and corporate environments

· Calm, pragmatic style with strong written communication and documentation discipline

· Tech savvy - confident using Microsoft 365 and HR systems (and keen to learn new tools)

· Comfortable with a “more in than out” hybrid rhythm and occasional travel

Why join us?

· True generalist exposure across operations + corporate

· Visible, relationship-led work - get out in the business and influence leaders

· Agile, practical team culture - collaborative, hands-on, and supportive

· Exciting change ahead with our 2027 Truganina + inner suburbs moves

· Insights-led HR - use data and tech to improve how we work

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, make an impact quickly, and be part of a collaborative team that gets stuck in - apply now.