OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPSG4
Occupation: Human Resources
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/DE/SW/1859688
The HR Specialist will be part of a team responsible for delivery of a range of HR and payroll policy, systems, and processes, including leave and payroll to key clients in Victorian government schools and non-school locations. The role provides guidance on HR and payroll policy adherence and resolves complex payroll issues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The HR Specialist will be part of a team responsible for delivery of a range of HR and payroll policy, systems, and processes, including leave and payroll to key clients in Victorian government schools and non-school locations. The role provides guidance on HR and payroll policy adherence and resolves complex payroll issues. Furthermore, the role provides technical leadership and aligns work with operational plans and departmental values through effective mentoring and role modelling. If you are positive and motivated to be part of a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Multiple positions available.

People and Workplace Relations (Schools) Division is responsible for providing quality employee services and human resources to support school-based and regional staff in best practice and delivering on workforce strategies and initiatives to support the attraction and retention of teachers and school workforce staff in Victorian government schools.

• Provides support and advice on payroll and recruitment, school workforce performance and development, HR data analysis and reporting
• Implements and manages a range of workforce supply initiatives to increase supply and distribution of teachers across Victoria, providing targeted support to schools experiencing workforce challenges
• Manages the industrial environment for the schools workforce and employee relations matters and the appointment processes for the Merit Protection Boards and the Victorian Institute of Teaching

To be successful in the role, you will be solution and client focused and can be relied on your problem-solving skills, influence and negotiating skills. Your capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships within the department and external organisation will also be vital, along with your critical thinking who embraces innovation and continuous improvement.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
• Knowledge and Proficiency: Applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving. Authoritative in application of processes.
• Customer Focus: Understand customer requirements and how work addresses customer needs. Identifies opportunities to improve services. Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for client