Ignite Early Learning Centres are an established, family-owned business who have been operating since 2012. We have over 20 years' experience within the childcare industry, with 3 of our centres located in Sydney.
We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced HR Manager to join our growing support team 5 days per week in a permanent full-time capacity. Our high-quality education and care services are beautifully designed, boasting strong occupancy and a positive work environment.
**The Role.** The Human Resources Manager role is an integral part of the team who is responsible for aligning the people strategy with the business strategy. You will lead the organisation in employee relations, performance and talent management, organisational design and development, engagement, reward and recognition, HR systems, change management and reporting.
You will take the lead in cultivating Ignite' workplace culture across our Early Education service teams. You will set to achieve business effectiveness and efficiency by being a visionary practitioner who strives for HR excellence and a positive company culture.
**Our Values are**:
**R**espect
**I**gnite
**S**ervice
**E**xcellence
**Ignite Benefits**:
- Great salary package including excellent bonus benefits program
- Paid professional development
- We celebrate achievements - gift vouchers, reward dinners & recognition rewards
- Onsite parking and Discounted childcare fees
- Meals provided at work
**Key Responsibility Areas**
- Partner with senior management to set strategy, new initiatives and systematic processes for sustainable growth, positive culture and a focus on high performance and employee satisfaction.
- Scope training and development for all employees, supporting long term career goals, including succession planning.
- Manage all employment risks, HR policies and objectives in line with statutory and company requirements and ensuring the safety of all employees.
- Support service directors and centre teams in developing positive workplace culture, including training and mentoring
- Assist with recruitment and retention strategies
- Manage the development, implementation, and ongoing improvements of a high-quality induction and onboarding program (including probation reviews) for employees and volunteers.
- Interpret, apply, and advise on compliance with regard to award entitlements and changes, terms and conditions, and organisation employment conditions, Fair Work Act, and related legislation.
- Advise, coach, and support Centre Directors through the performance development and review process cycle including monitoring, management of unsatisfactory performance, performance improvement plans, and development need analysis.
- Any other generalist HR tasks as required.
**Min Requirement**
- Minimum 3+ years experience in a generalist Human Resources role
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.
- Knowledge of HR legislation and regulations including modern Awards, National Employment Standards, Fair Work Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Regulations and practices used within HR.
- Be passionate about people and unlocking their potential
- Ability to analyse data, identify critical needs and bring innovative ideas that enable the organisation to change and grow
- Able to develop strong, professional relationships with all internal/external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, policies, and procedures and communicate these to all staff
- A systems thinker who has a passion for process improvement and problem solving
- High level of self-awareness placing importance on building trust, respect and playing an active role in creating a positive team culture
- A positive, fun and hardworking professional with a can-do attitude
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
**Salary**: $82,920.39 - $159,162.23 per year
**Benefits**:
- Child care assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplementary Pay:
- Annual bonus
- Bonus
- Christmas bonus
- Commission
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmondson Park, NSW 2174: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)