Senior HR advisor

About the role HR leader who is hands on, has strong influencing and project delivery capability Permanent full-time role, based in Bell Bay If required, relocation will be provided Finding better ways to get materials the world needs. We are looking for a seasoned Senior HR advisor / Team Lead to support leaders and employees within Aluminium Operations on site in Bell Bay. We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. This role is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for developing people, is a true collaborator, a trusted advisor and HR innovator. Reporting to the People Experience HR Manager, you will be: Participating or leading multiple cross-functional initiatives, providing HR subject matter expert and providing project leadership. Imparting knowledge and your experiences to the team on their key areas of responsibility which include employee relations matters, building Leader capability, best practice HR systems and processes, facilitating organisational change and leading HR projects. Providing guidance to the wider team and reporting to the senior leadership team on complex people matters. Balancing busy workloads and complex stakeholder relationships and demonstrating your leadership capability through effectively engaging at all levels of the business. Supporting with the implementation of Workday platform and supporting site based leaders with this platform integration. Partnering with HRBP's to identify and prioritise people priorities to support the business strategy and HR Operational delivery. What you’ll bring Commitment to develop your team as part of the way we work and establish solid team foundations to enable this. Demonstrated record as an influencer, the ability to build strong relationships and have a true impact on outcomes. Capacity and versatility to operate in a large organisation which involves delivering business objectives remotely and across a diverse workforce. The ability to thrive in a continuous improvement culture with a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes. You are an astute and well-rounded leader who has proven techniques in providing robust HR solutions to relieve pain points for leaders. Ability to think strategically and commercially, approach solutions creatively and consider organisation-wide impacts. Solid generalist HR and ER experience with extensive experience with case management. Strong team leadership and influencing skills are essential for this role. Experience with Workday is beneficial. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where you’ll be working Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Laun-ceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: Applications close on 17th of December of December 2025 About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. #J-18808-Ljbffr