People & Partnerships Advisor at Hume City Council

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

95239.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human resources, Employee relations, HRIS, Policy interpretation, Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Customer service, Administration, Performance management, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Confidentiality, Record keeping, Stakeholder engagement, Enterprise agreement interpretation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description 2 x Temporary, Full time and Part Time (0.8FTE) until 28 February 2027 Join the People & Partnerships team $83,714 - $95,239 per annum plus Superannuation in accordance with qualification and experience Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. Working as part of the People & provides professional and operational HR generalist support to the organisation and support the People & Partnerships (P&P) Business Partner in delivering on the People & Culture People Strategy. What you’ll be doing: Work alongside the P&P Business Partner to meet the organisation’s requirements for P&C related advice and responsibilities such as Employee Relation cases, restructures, P&C policy, and process advice. Provide general advice on relevant legislation such as the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards & Equal Employment. Coordination of the management of employee maintenance and position changes. Provision of general human resources advice and guidance to Council leaders and employees, requiring interpretation of Council’s Enterprise Agreement. Ensuring accuracy of relevant information on the Human Resources Information System (CHRIS21) is managed and maintained. Provision of high-level customer service to staff at all levels within Council whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality. Provision of high-level administration and generalist support across all areas of the HR department as required. Supporting the organisation through the Business Partner, People & Partnerships model, working alongside the allocated Business Partner, People & Partnerships Review online forms/documentation to ensure accuracy, and appropriate approvals have been obtained prior to actioning. Generate letters and correspondence for employee maintenance/new employees and changes such as, letter of offers, reclassifications, secondments, variations, and probationary confirmations. Maintain recording system for the completion of annual performance appraisals. Accurately process performance appraisals, update in CHRIS21 and complete report for Payroll processing. Complete follow ups on monthly reports in a timely manner. Provide accurate responses to enquiries and requests for advice from Council staff, applicants, and other relevant stakeholders. Provide basic interpretation and advice of Council’s Enterprise Agreement. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Relevant experience in a generalist Human Resources/People & Culture role. Ability to interpret and follow guidelines, policies, procedures, and relevant Enterprise Agreements and legislation. Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel, and knowledge of specialised software packages, including a Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Ability to manage competing work priorities and provide timely professional and accurate information whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality at all times. Well-developed interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and provide high quality, accurate information and documentation, reports, and correspondence. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and provide high quality, accurate information, documentation, and reports, and ensure the timely distribution of documentation, information and reports as required. Ability to identify customer needs and expectations, determine the appropriate actions and respond accordingly. Required Certifications & Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to human resource management (HRM) or several years' experience in HRM. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

The role provides professional HR generalist support and operational guidance to Council leaders and employees. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, interpreting enterprise agreements, and maintaining accurate data in the HRIS system.