Location: Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary:$99,000 – $103,000 + Super + Income protection
*Relocation package considered for the right candidate*
Halcyon Knights is proud to be partnering with Yorke Peninsula Council to recruit a Team Leader – HR & People Experience on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to step into a leadership role within a progressive regional council, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of coastal living.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager People, Culture and Safety, the Team Leader – HR & People Experience is responsible for supporting the delivery of effective human resource services across Council. The role leads day-to-day HR operations and supervises payroll and clerical staff, ensuring services are delivered in line with legislative requirements, policies, and best practice.
The position works closely with the Corporate Management Team, Leadership Alliance Team, and staff across the organisation to provide high-quality HR advice, strengthen workplace culture, and support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR and industrial relations advice, including interpretation of Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and legislation
- Support managers with employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, and dispute resolution
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and probation processes
- Oversee payroll support and HR systems (HRIS) management
- Lead performance development processes across Council
- Contribute to the development and review of HR policies, procedures, and practices
- Supervise and support a small team, including Payroll and Clerical staff
- Provide reporting, insights, and workforce data to support decision-making
Key requirements include:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in a HR generalist role
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Awards, and Enterprise Agreements
- Experience supervising or leading small teams
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, organisational, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
- Income Protection Insurance
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Relocation package available
- Opportunity to live and work in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal regions, away from the demands of metropolitan life
How to Apply For a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Austin on 0487 133 136 or email emma.austin@halcyonknights.com.au
