HR Governance & Compliance Specialist

ACE Recycling Group Pty Ltd (ACE) is a 100% Australian-owned company established in 2014, with headquarters in Sydney and operational facilities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. We specialise in sustainable recycling and management of electronic waste, batteries, solar panels, and plastics, providing comprehensive, professional services to meet a wide range of customer needs.

ACE is a leading recycler in Australia. We are accredited under The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and are fully certified to ISO 9001/14001/45001, AS/NZS 5377, and R2v3 standards, ensuring our operations meet the highest levels of quality, environmental responsibility, and industry best practices.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR compliance, governance and workforce systems in a dynamic environment.
The role offers direct collaboration with leadership, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic workforce and compliance outcomes.

Responsibilities:

1. HR Governance & Compliance

Maintain HR policies, governance frameworks and compliance registers.
Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external HR audits.
Oversee workplace injury and compensation processes in coordination with insurance and payroll.
2. Workforce Planning, Recruitment & Onboarding

Maintain accurate job descriptions and position documentation.
Ensure recruitment requests align with approved workforce structure.
Manage recruitment advertising and candidate coordination.
Support interview and selection processes.
Ensure compliant employment documentation and onboarding processes.
3. Performance & Reward Administration

Support performance review cycles (probation, mid-year, annual).
Maintain structured performance documentation.
Assist with salary review and bonus documentation processes.
4. HR Reporting & Analytics

Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, time to hire, absenteeism, etc.).
Prepare HR reports to support management decision-making.
Identify workforce trends and compliance risks.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or related field.
2+ years’ experience in HR operations, compliance, or governance.
Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.
Highly organised with strong documentation and coordination skills.
Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 management systems and audit process.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Professional, ethical and confident communicator.
What we offer when you join us:

Supportive and friendly culture and environment
Opportunities for training and career development
Annual Bonus (based on performance)
Employee of the Year reward
Birthday gift card
IT device benefits
Employee activities (e.g., end-of-year BBQ, annual dinner meeting, team building)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Are you a visa holder? If yes, please indicate your visa subclass and expiry date.
Experience:

HR operations, compliance, or governance: 2 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person