About Your Role
As Human Resources Manager, you'll lead the delivery of HR services across the AZAR Group, with a primary focus on Fidens' disability support businesses.
The role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on management, ensuring our people are recruited, supported and developed within a compliant and well-managed workplace.
Working closely with the CEO and operational managers, you'll oversee workforce requirements across Fidens, Steadfast Solar and PowerHub SA.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead recruitment, workforce planning and onboarding across the Group.
Oversee NDIS worker screening, training, qualifications and workforce compliance.
Manage employment contracts, personnel records, licences and accreditation requirements.
Provide advice on performance management, employee relations, workplace investigations and employment matters.
Maintain HR policies, procedures and compliance with Australian employment legislation, relevant awards and workplace obligations.
Oversee workplace health and safety, injury management and return-to-work processes.
Support staff engagement, professional development and retention.
Lead HR reporting, governance and continuous improvement.
Manage and support the HR Coordinator and other allocated HR personnel.
Work closely with senior management to ensure HR practices meet the needs of each business.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, WHS or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience.
Demonstrated experience in an HR Manager, People and Culture or senior HR generalist role.
Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, National Employment Standards, SCHADS Award and WHS obligations.
Experience in high-volume recruitment, workforce planning and compliant onboarding.
Experience in performance management, employee relations, workplace investigations and HR policy development.
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Experience with Microsoft 365 and HR, recruitment or workforce management systems.
Current driver's licence.
Highly Desirable
Experience within the NDIS, disability, aged care or another regulated service environment.
Experience supporting HR and WHS functions in electrical, solar, construction or trade-based businesses.
Knowledge of relevant electrical contracting awards and apprenticeship arrangements.
Return to Work Coordinator training or willingness to obtain it.
Experience in organisational change, leadership development and workforce compliance systems.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Current National Police Clearance.
Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Evidence of the right to work in Australia.
Current driver's licence.
Why Fidens?
We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across the AZAR Group, with a primary focus on Fidens' NDIS businesses.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior management position offers the opportunity to take ownership of recruitment, workforce compliance, employee relations and HR operations across a diverse group of South Australian businesses.
AZAR is a family-owned group guided by the values of Faith, Family, Excellence and Empowerment. Alongside Fidens Support Services and Fidens NDIS Services, the Group includes Steadfast Solar and PowerHub SA.
Why join us?
Take a leading role in shaping the Group's HR function.
Lead and develop a small HR team.
Influence workforce planning, staff development and workplace culture.
Work across disability support, renewable energy and electrical services.
Join a growing South Australian business group with a strong focus on people and community.