Coordinator People And Culture Services

Seeking a senior HR professional with experience in leading P&C systems and projects.

Your new company 

Hays is pleased to partner with the largest local government authority in Northern Australia, based in Townsville. We are seeking a Coordinator of People and Culture Services on a full-time maternity leave cover contract with previous experience leading a team within a multifaceted organisation. 

Your new role 

Reporting directly to the General Manager, People and Culture, you will be accountable for the development and implementation of People & Culture systems and projects, whilst leading the administration and recruitment functions to shape the organisation's future. 

This is an exciting multifaceted role, where you will: 

• Lead and develop a talent strategy for council, including the eRecruit system and onboarding of employees utilising various market-applicable methods/mediums. Oversee and monitor the People and Culture Services budget and provide regular updates to the General Manager
• Manage the council’s Labour Hire Contract, including regular meetings and problem resolution with preferred suppliers and contract customers. Manage the council’s remuneration framework, including the moderation, evaluation and award and above award classifications of position descriptions, whilst ensuring organisational benchmarking. 
• Manage the council’s HRIS systems to ensure effective development and application of business needs, along with accuracy of data capture. 
• Contribute to strategic decision-making within the People and Culture section, maintaining the currency of professional knowledge, applying business acumen and fiscal responsibility when discussing strategies and operationalising plans within People and Culture. Provide advice on the Council’s responsibilities as they apply to legislative funding, trainee and apprentice wage classifications and progression, and ensure compliance with relevant administrative directives.
• Use data analytics and reporting to advise and guide managers for effective and insightful decision-making. Distil information into key insights, clear recommendations and action plans. 
• Lead, develop and support the recruitment and people services team to meet service expectations of the organisation, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement. 
• Educate and influence stakeholders regarding the implementation of consistent HR strategy and practices on People and Culture strategy, framework, policies, procedures, to deliver equity and consistency across the council. 

What you'll need to succeed 

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have: 

• Bachelor level qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Law or similar relevant qualifications. 

• Extensive experience working in a similar role in a diverse, multidisciplined organisation. 

• High level of experience supporting a People and Culture function, whilst developing and mentoring a small team. 

• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills which effectively deliver strategic advice to a broad customer group. 

• High level of personal resilience and self-awareness combined with business and financial acumen. 

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and the interpretation of industrial instruments. 

What you'll get in return 

For your commitment to this outstanding opportunity, you will be rewarded with a full-time opportunity for a duration of 12 months, earning a competitive hourly rate of $73.46. You will gain experience within the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. 

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