- Exciting 12 Month fixed term contract opportunity to support the People & Culture strategy for Australia’s leader in fitness franchising
- Certified Great Place To Work For company
- Hybrid flexible work style
- Contribute to a growing business that changes people’s lives for the better
Who we are:
Anytime Fitness has taken the Australian franchise sector by storm over the last 17 years and now boasts a portfolio of over 580 gyms and more than 720,000 members nationally, making it the largest gym network in the country. We are driven by a clear purpose: to inspire healthier lives. Our dynamic, fast-paced team plays a vital role in motivating and empowering Australians to live healthier every day.
Position Overview:
The Senior HR Advisor plays a pivotal role within the People & Culture function, acting as a trusted partner to the business and a champion of high-impact, human-centred people experiences. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this generalist position spans the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, and offboarding. You will have a strong emphasis on delivering seamless processes, proactive support and consistent communication. The role is instrumental in driving people initiatives that elevate capability, culture and connection across our teams. It requires a collaborative mindset and a passion for enabling others to thrive through strong stakeholder engagement, targeted training and development and a continual focus on improvement.
You will take ownership of critical HR deliverables and ensure that every interaction reflects our purpose of Inspiring Healthier Lives. As a cultural champion, you will help embed our core principles: Do It, See It, Feel It, Own It, Together into everyday rhythms and ensure the team feels supported, inspired and set up for success.
Key Responsibilities include:
🔁 Employee Lifecycle Management
- Lead HR activities and offer end-to-end support across onboarding, induction, performance reviews, goal-setting, development planning and offboarding
- Maintain accurate and secure employee documentation and records
- In conjunction with the Head of P&C, support annual HR milestones including remuneration planning, bonus programs and leave tracking etc.
- Coach and support People Managers on best practice and complex people matters and processes
📌 Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full recruitment process from advertising to offer letters
- Act as the ATS/HRIS super user and process advisor for all hiring managers
- Advise hiring managers on recruitment systems and best practices
- Provide oversight and guidance for managing job advertisements across the club network
- Ensure compliance across recruitment activities and deliver a best in class candidate experience
- Build and nurture a strong talent pipeline for future growth across the Support Office and broader network
🧭 Onboarding & Offboarding
- Guide new hires through an engaging and seamless onboarding experience
- Support administration and tools required for smooth onboarding
- Enable impactful 90-day and probationary reviews
- Conduct exit interviews and report insights to leadership
💬 Culture & Engagement
- In partnership with the Head of P&C, champion initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing and a high-performing workplace
- Coordinate engagement activities, team events, recognition programs and employee feedback
- Own the Health & Wellness annual strategy and coordinate the relevant initiatives
- Own internal communications, including newsletters, surveys and town halls
🤝 Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Build deep relationships across teams and promote trust, collaboration and transparency
- Drive consistent, engaging internal messaging
- Align culture and ways of working across multiple locations (remote, offshore)
- Collaborate across departments to embed the P&C strategy effectively
🛡️ Employee Relations
- Respond to employee queries on policies and benefits
- Provide timely, compliant advice and manage escalations as needed
- Support or lead complex employee relations matters
📚 Training & Development
- Co-design and deliver targeted learning and development programs
- Identify skill gaps and growth pathways
- Facilitate workshops and support leadership capability uplift
- Champion mentoring and succession planning initiatives
📊 HR Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate employee records and system compliance
- Optimise HR tools and workflows for efficiency
- Track key people metrics and share insights
- Drive continuous improvement across HR processes
Experience and About You:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in mid-size organisations
- Background in fitness, health, wellness or franchise environments is a plus
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Proven experience in leading training, development and employee experience programs
- Familiarity with supporting remote or offshore teams
- Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and influence outcomes with confidence
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams etc.) with strong capability in communication and presentation design
- Highly proficient with HRIS and recruitment tools and platforms (e.g. Employment Hero, Seek, LinkedIn)
- Exceptional communication and coaching skills
- Strategic mindset with a human-first approach to problem solving
The Perks:
We practice what we preach! You will be supported every day to live an active and healthy lifestyle, in a fun and passionate working environment:
- Hybrid and flexible style of working
- Free AF gym membership
- A day of birthday leave, wellness day of leave and $250 wellness voucher each year
- Holistic Wellness Calendar of events and resources based on our 6 pillars of wellness
- Access to free, professional, and confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to our platform for ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Crows Nest location and more!
Why work with us:
We are proud to be a Certified Great Place To Work company with a high-trust, positive workplace culture:
- Opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of a growing company
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Commitment to work-life balance and flexibility
How to Apply:
- If you’re passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences while growing both personally and professionally, join a people-first team where your dedication shapes a thriving workplace!
- Apply now with your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role
- Anytime Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected
- We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to reference checks, a Police check, a Working with Children Check (WWCC), and verification of your right to work in Australia. Strictly no recruitment agencies please.
