Convenient Inner West location, adjacent to Macdonaldtown train station
- Work with an innovative and highly regarded charity
- Flexible, hybrid working conditions
**The Benefits of working for The Shepherd Centre**
The Shepherd Centre (TSC) is a world-leading, child-safe NDIS service provider and specialist in helping children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak. Their programs and services have helped thousands of children reach their full potential for over 50 years.
TSC is a values driven organisation with an outstanding work environment, offering autonomy and flexibility. They are open to applicants looking for full-time work, with an option to work a condensed 9-day fortnight, or part-time work (4 days/week or flexible hours over 5 days).
**The Role**
The Human Resources & Payroll Manager oversees all aspects of Human Resources and Payroll for The Shepherd Centre. Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and all staff members, you will work right across the entire employee lifecycle and manage all HR related practices and processes for the organisation (c. 120 staff). The role also has 2 direct reports; a HR Coordinator and a Payroll Coordinator and works closely with the Finance team on all HR related tasks, including remuneration and benefits, the annual salary review process and return to work procedures.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and goals, in conjunction with the Executive team
- Oversee and manage the entire payroll function (not including processing)
- Manage and coordinate end to end recruitment across all teams
- Take ownership of induction, onboarding and offboarding processes, performance reviews, staff grievances and performance management
- Provide professional and practical advice on all employee relations matters
- Maintain currency of all people related policies and procedures
- Ensure strong compliance with all NDIS and employment related documentation
- Manage ad-hoc HR projects as they arise
**Skills & Attributes**
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior HR role, with proven experience in all aspects of HR, including recruitment and retention, employee relations, payroll and remuneration and benefits
- A strong understanding of modern awards and federal and state employment laws
- Approachable and professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong level of compassion and integrity with an ability to have open and honest conversations at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and problem solve, while working to deadlines
- Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail
- Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a high-performing team
- Experience or an interest in becoming a strengths profiling practitioner
- Experience and passion for working in the NFP sector will be highly regarded
**Essential Qualifications, Certificates & Licenses**:
- Human Resources Qualifications - Diploma level or above
- Employment Hero experience (highly desirable)
- Legal right to work in Australia
- Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain these)
- Full vaccination for COVID-19
**How to apply