Hr Business Partnering Manager

Our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we work to ensure that energy safety, supply and efficiency are a priority in Victoria and something our customers can be confident in. Our people come from a wide range of professions with diverse skills and experience driving the success of ESV.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a HR Business Partnering Manager (HR Manager) to drive the operational and service delivery model for our department.

You will contribute by:

• Manage and motivate a team of HR professionals through coaching and supporting individuals and planning and organising work to deliver high levels of customer service, responsiveness and expert advice.
• Enhance the HR service capability and delivery model through leadership, managing of staff and ensuring consistency and quality in delivery of advice and outputs.
• Contribute to the overall leadership and strategy implementation of the department through close cooperation with the Head of People Experience and Human Resources and peers.
• Lead and manage a range of people management functions which may include performance management, workforce planning, policy development and implementation and reporting.
• Manage escalated ER matters, grievances, formal complaints, performance management, disciplinary matters, terminations, internal investigations and other complex cases.
• Manage Human Resources policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with legislation, EBA and VPS guidelines and provide effective implementation of changes.
• Prepare and support the Head of PE&HR in the development of ELT and Commission papers. Where required, assist in the preparation of papers for other committees.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, or relevant discipline. 
• Experience in managing people with an emphasis on coaching and developing staff to enhance HR function capability and ensure service delivery excellence.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of high performance and demonstrate leadership style that is consistent with public sector values.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, collaboration and negotiation skills to build and maintain respectful collaborative and effective stakeholder relationships.
• Proven experience in leading the delivery of the full range of HR services and provision of expert HR advise.
• Demonstrated complex case management experience and expertise. Experienced in the management of various complex and sensitive ER Matters including performance management, misconduct, harassment, disciplinary matters, and formal grievances.

How to apply

Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button.

ESV will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Matsoukas via joanne.matsoukas@energysafe.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight Tuesday 2 April 2024.