Based in either our Chifley Square head office or Melbourne office and reporting into the Head of Business Partnering, the People and Culture Business Partner is part of a small business partnering team that delivers consulting and advisory services to managers and employees on all facets of People and Culture.
Following a recent acquisition, your allocated client group and business unit (Alliance Community) is undergoing a period of transformation. To succeed in this role, you must understand the business environment and strategy and be comfortable working through change. Being motivated to proactively partner with the business will enable you to provide strategic HR advice and support to meet their objectives.
This position also plays a key role in coordinating HR policies, procedures, programs, and projects within areas of responsibility and/or the broader organization, especially during team absences or workload peaks.
Please note: In-depth knowledge of the SCHADS award is essential for this role.
Main responsibilities include
HR Strategy & Planning: Contribute to the organisational and Alliance Australia People strategy, developing a business unit-specific people plan to support the business in achieving its objectives.
HR Consulting: Provide advice, guidance, and counseling to management and employees on employee relations matters such as EEO, grievances, mediation, disciplinary issues, and workplace investigations. Maintain current knowledge of employment laws, NES, Awards, and provide relevant updates.
Workforce Planning & Recruitment: Support organizational design and structural changes, develop project and change management plans, and collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment processes.
Learning and Development: Coordinate L&D programs to meet current and future employee needs aligned with HR strategy.
Remuneration Management: Coordinate performance appraisals, performance management systems, and salary benchmarking/reviews.
WHS and Workers Compensation: Provide guidance on WHS and risk management, assist with return-to-work coordination, injury management, and manage incidents and claims.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a degree in Human Resources/IR, Commerce, Economics, or similar with a HR/IR major.
Have proven HR generalist experience across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, remuneration, performance management, recruitment, and L&D.
Possess contemporary HR knowledge and best practices.
Have current knowledge of IR/ER legislation.
Experience within the Community and Disability Services industry.
Strong knowledge of the SCHADS Award and its application to working hours and pay.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage change and conflict effectively.
About the business
Business NSW is an independent, not-for-profit membership organization that advocates for business interests in NSW, operating since 1826. Learn more at www.businessnsw.com/about.
Benefits and perks
As a valued employee, you will access benefits including 22 days paid leave, parental leave, fitness passport, EAP, health discounts, and salary packaging. We embrace diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
All shortlisted applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal record, references, NDIS check, working rights, vaccinations, and qualifications.
Note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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