People & Culture Business Partner - People and Culture at Explorers Early Learning

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Capability Development, OHS Compliance, People Metrics, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Coaching, Employment Law, HR Generalist, Stakeholder Management, Strategic HR Support

Industry

Education Management

Description

As a trusted advisor and key member of the People & Culture team, you’ll work closely with Centre Directors and senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening organisational capability, fostering positive employee relations, and championing a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture across multiple centres. This is a true business partnering role. No two days will be the same as you support leaders to build engaged teams, develop talent and create workplaces where people thrive. Day to day responsibilities include: Employee Relations: Provide ER/IR guidance and manage complex people matters Capability Development: Coach leaders and build capability through training and in-centre support OHS & Compliance: Embed a strong safety culture and ensure legislative compliance across centres Strategy & Insights: Deliver P&C initiatives informed by people metrics and business priorities Talent & Engagement: Drive attraction, retention, succession and engagement initiatives What you bring to the role Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Proven experience managing complex ER matters end-to-end Success in talent management and succession planning The ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships Confidence using people metrics to guide decisions HR generalist experience across the employee lifecycle Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline preferred About Explorers Explorers Early Learning is a founder-driven, women-led organisation created to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in 2004, her mission was simple but powerful: to build centres where children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring our centres to life. Why join us? Generous Childcare Fee Discounts* for your family Onsite Parking* for added convenience Culture Club & Team Events that celebrate connection and wellbeing Annual Explorers Awards Night to recognise and celebrate our people Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance Regular “Lunch on Us” days at our Support Office to connect, collaborate and celebrate Exclusive Employee Retail Discount Program designed to save you money, with access to discounted in-store and online vouchers from hundreds of retailers Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join Explorers and become part of a community that transforms lives through the joy of early childhood education. Let’s inspire the future together!

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic HR business partner providing operational support to Centre Directors and senior leaders. Focus on strengthening organizational capability, managing complex employee relations, and driving talent engagement initiatives.