Harmony Early Education is a contemporary, privately owned early learning provider who is passionate about serving our community with excellence and a unique difference. We are all about sparking the unique potential in every child, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our mission is to nurture and inspire each child to become their most authentic self and discover their boundless potential.
Why Harmony Early Education?
At Harmony Early Education, we are more than just a team; we are a community passionate about making a difference in the early childhood education sector. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a meaningful journey, all within our innovative headquarters designed to inspire and elevate your work every day.
Why you will love working for Harmony
* Great savings: 75% off childcare fees
* Exclusive Perks: Access Harmony's benefit platform with discounts at over 500+ retailers.
* Career Advancement: Grow within our expanding network, including the opportunity to lead your own projects and make a real impact.
* Rewards & Fun: Enjoy a lively staff social calendar
* Support: Wellness programs for mind, body, and wallet
About The Role
Join our passionate and purpose-driven team in a dynamic, onsite office-based role with occasional travel to our early education centers across Northern NSW, the Gold Coast, and Brisbane. As our People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive, values-led culture that empowers and supports our incredible educators and teams. Your work will span key areas such as compliance, employee engagement, professional development, and workplace health and safety. This role is well suited to an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of employment relations and industrial awards. You will bring a proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive continuous improvement across our people practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on award interpretation and employment relations issues, ensuring compliance with the relevant industrial instruments.
* Support the People & Culture Manager with situations involving conflict resolution and mediation processes, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
* Support the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, procedures, and practices across the organisation.
* Support and coordinate recruitment and talent acquisition processes.
* Assist in developing staff engagement and retention strategies.
* Organise training and professional development opportunities.
* Promote workplace health and safety, conducting risk assessments and WHS inductions.
About You
* Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field OR demonstrated experience in HR, recruitment, or employee engagement.
* Experience in a wide range of Human Resources functions (ER/IR, performance management, WHS) with demonstrated knowledge of contemporary human resources practice.
* A thorough understanding of industrial relations, awards, and relevant employment legislation (ideally) affecting the childcare sector.
* Passionate about people, culture, and creating a supportive work environment.
* Strong understanding of HR processes, recruitment, and compliance.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
* Ability to prioritise tasks, problem-solve, and work collaboratively.
* Experience in early childhood education (highly regarded but not essential).
Ready to be part of something bigger?
If you are searching a workplace where your work has impact, your ideas embraced and your purpose is clear, this is the place for you.
Apply now and begin your Harmony journey.
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