Senior People and Compliance Advisor

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, Private Business Owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

 About Kelly+Partners

• Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022
• Awarded one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023
• Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

Why Join Us?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Opportunity to have equity ownership in a Top 20 Accounting Firm
• Diverse range of clients to grow your skills
• Interstate retreats and company events
• Modern, bright workplaces with state-of-the-art technology
• WFH and flexible work arrangements
• Postgraduate study support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Community Service Leave

The Opportunity

Kelly Partners is seeking a driven and execution-focused Senior People and Compliance Advisor to join our dynamic People Team within a fast-paced, ASX-listed accounting and advisory firm. This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a high-performance environment, with a strong focus on implementing initiatives, resolving people matters quickly and effectively, and ensuring end-to-end compliance with employment legislation and regulatory obligations.

Reporting to the Head of People, this role will play a key part in delivering outcomes across the employee lifecycle, embedding compliance, and supporting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

About You

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• Extensive HR generalist experience in a corporate or professional services environment, ideally within a listed or regulated entity.
• Demonstrated success in executing HR and compliance activities at pace, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, NES, Modern Awards, and other key workplace legislation.
• Ability to manage high-volume HR tasks while supporting more complex compliance or ER matters.
• Resilient, action-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Proficiency in HR software, and Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience in a listed company or within an accounting/advisory firm environment.
• Understanding of regulatory obligations related to ASX governance, CA ANZ/CPA codes, or audit/risk compliance.