People & Partnerships Business Partner at Hume City Council

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

122443.88

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resource Management, Strategic HRM, Policy Development, Recruitment And Selection, Employment Terms And Conditions, EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Workplace Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Performance Management, Change Management, Job Evaluation, Remuneration Structure, Case Management, Workplace Conflict, Enterprise Agreement Interpretation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description Permanent Contract, Full time Salary Range $110,506.76 - $122,443.88 per annum plus Superannuation (based on experience) Join the People, Operations & Safety team. 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. The People & Partnerships Business Partner is a trusted advisor, working in partnership with managers and staff to provide specialist advice and support and develop contemporary people initiatives, plans, and solutions across a range a People and Culture activities. What you’ll be doing: Develop and sustain trusted partnerships with leaders and provide specialist advice on People and Culture functions and processes including recruitment and selection, employment terms and conditions, EEO and anti-discrimination, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, performance management, change management, job evaluation and remuneration structure. Provide advice and support to enable effective case management of workplace conflict, grievances and disputes and other complex people matters, with support from OHS and RTW specialists (when required) to mitigate organisation risk. Suggest and promote creative ideas and approaches to improve individual and team performance and encourage and support others to take on new challenges and opportunities. Provide high level expertise on Enterprise Agreement interpretation matters and advice on implementation issues. Coach and advise managers on the procedural and legislative requirements of their roles to support capability development and compliance. Maintain current knowledge and understanding of Fair Work Act and other related legislation and regulations and provide advice and assist with representation for Council in the Fair Work Commission and industry forums. Contribute to People & Culture initiatives, which may include organisational change and consultation, organisation development, HR analytics, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion and learning and development. Respond to workplace relations related queries and provide sound information and timely advice. Provide advice on remuneration issues and undertake relevant salary remuneration surveys and bench marking in conjunction with current salary data and trends. Respond to requests for reports, policies, technical and operational advice in the areas of employee relations and generalist HR. Promote and support a harmonious and productive organisational culture and environment and develop effective processes for on-going management of change throughout the Organisation. The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role: Demonstrated experience in HRM relevant to this position, including a sound understanding of strategic HRM processes, systems and techniques required in supporting the organisation’s business objectives. Demonstrated ability to manage and participate in projects relating to the development, implementation and review of major organisational HR policies, issues, and initiatives. Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing HR policies, systems, and procedures. Analytical, investigative, and conceptual skills and knowledge of human resource management and the ability to solve new complex problems and to make decisions that reflect a thorough and appropriate evaluation of needs, policies, goals, and alternative consequences. Strong understanding of legal requirements, Acts and regulations associated with all human resource management functions, as well as budgetary requirements. Provide specialist advice in regard to Award terms, conditions of employment, legislative requirements, and the application of sound HR practices. Highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare and present concise, well-structured reports and information to management and staff across Council. Required Certifications & Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to human resource management (HRM) or extensive 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 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. #LI-Hybrid Compensation: AUD 110506.76 - AUD 122443.88 - yearly

Responsibilities

This role serves as a trusted advisor, partnering with leaders to offer specialist advice on People and Culture functions, including recruitment, performance management, and change management. The partner will also provide expert guidance on Enterprise Agreement interpretation and support effective case management for workplace conflicts and grievances.