AddressJoin a fun and friendly HR team that fosters learning and development. In a fast-paced role, no day will be the same. You will work with the HR & Safety team to drive change and make a lasting positive impact!
About Gouge
Looking for your next challenge? Interested in working for a family owned and rapidly growing business based in one of the best regional areas of Victoria? Want to be part of a can-do team that is customer focused? If this sounds like you…Gouge has a fantastic opportunity for you!
At Gouge, we pride ourselves on quality customer service, premium products, reliability, and integrity. We’re family owned and operated, with over 400 valued staff to provide linen and garment services to businesses throughout Victoria and country New South Wales.
About the role
Are you a dynamic and strategic HR professional with a passion for fostering a thriving workplace? We're searching for an exceptional HR Advisor be an integral part of our team, driving organisational success through strategic HR initiatives.
At Gouge we're not just a company, we're a family. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being sets us apart. As an HR Advisor, you'll have the chance to work in a supportive environment that values your expertise and encourages your growth.
As the Human Resources Advisor, you will report directly to the Senior HRBP or the HR and Compliance Operations Manager. You will be responsible for providing a range of high quality, accurate and timely HR advice, administrative and support services to ensure the delivery of people management initiatives, projects and reporting activities. You will be confident and comfortable in giving advice to stakeholders on various industrial instruments specifically current policies and procedures, Fair Work Act, NES, Modern Awards, and contracts.
What you will do:
- Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely HR advice and support to managers and employees.
- Ability to interpret and work with Modern Awards and provide interpretation advice.
- Deliver a range of administrative and support services including records management and developing HR correspondence to support the effective operations of the HR team.
- Identify and analyse emerging issues, trends, statistics, and information relating to employee life cycle activities to inform effective decision-making, including preparing reports, submissions, and information.
- Assist the HR Business Partner / Manager to ensure Employment Agreements are compliant and suit business needs.
- Assist the Senior HRBP/ HR and Compliance Operations Manager with interviewing or any other associated recruitment activities on the ground.
- Develop and maintain new starter documentation, personnel files, and database. Manage the Induction process for the new joiners.
- Assist with investigations by attending the investigation interviews wherever required and writing reports and drafting letters
- Observe and practice Gouge’s OHS and Quality policy, guidelines and procedures.
- Anything at ad-hoc in capability and scope.
What you bring:
- 3-5 years of extensive experience in Human Resources.
- Experience in handling HR Operations, Recruitment and Knowledge of handling Industrial Investigations.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment and willingness to travel to Melbourne at least 1 day a week, if required.
- Willingness to work from 9am to 5pm and work overtime occasionally but will be rewarded by RDO's.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
- Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, particularly modern Awards.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience in change management is a plus.
- IR experience is desired.
Benefits
- People focused culture committed to safety and wellbeing.
- Mentoring and training offered to support and allow for new skills to be learnt and further developed.
- Belonging to a team that is committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, talents and the innovation they bring to work.
- Be part of a family-owned business that continues to grow.
- Flexibility and working from home options available.
How to apply
If this sounds like you? Please click the “Apply” button below for this fantastic opportunity to work for a family owned and operated business with family values in a diverse, supportive, fun and friendly environment. Located in regional Victoria. We support Equal Opportunity Employment.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
If you would like any further information relating to this position, please contact the Martina Johnson at ***************@gouge.com.au or call 03 58251 *** option 2 to speak with HR to discuss the position or access to the position description.
