HR Advisor (6 month fixed term) @Xero

Overview

The role is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity for a People Experience (PX/HR) Advisor at Xero, focusing on providing expert HR advice on performance matters across New Zealand and Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of performance matters, including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and related disciplinary processes.
• Draft and quality-check performance documentation, such as outcome letters and formal warnings.
• Coach People Leaders on best-practice performance conversations.
• Analyze case insights and data to identify trends and recommend proactive interventions.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in managing performance and disciplinary cases, including drafting PIPs and formal outcome documentation.
• Understanding of employment legislation in New Zealand or Australia, particularly regarding procedural fairness in performance management.
• Experience in coaching and training People Leaders on performance conversation best practices.
• Able to balance legal, commercial, and people considerations when recommending solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment while balancing global consistency with local needs.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling complex, confidential situations.

Benefits

Details about employee benefits are not provided in the listing.

Location

This role is hybrid, based in Australia (Melbourne or Sydney) or New Zealand (Wellington or Auckland).

How to Apply

Please apply through the Xero career page.

Deadline

No specific deadline is mentioned for applications.