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Form of work HR Generalist (Contracts) – 12 Month Contract
Immediate start available
Fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your skills in HR
Great central CBD location (Hybrid work available)
About Us
KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading not for profit provider of childhood education, and has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 , demonstrating our commitment to making your work with us as interesting and rewarding as we possibly can.
KU operates nearly 140 early childhood education and care services across NSW, VIC, the ACT and QLD. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, occasional care, family programs and early intervention services. KU also operates brokered programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government and provides professional services to the early childhood sector and the wider community.
The role
This is an exciting full time opportunity for someone with strong coordination skills, the flexibility to embrace and take full advantage of the diverse technological platforms available in the modern digital marketplace, to become part of our supportive team. Delivering contract variations aligned to operational requirements and providing a vital link between the payroll and HR teams. Working as an integral part of within the HR team, you will support the successful talent acquisition and retention of high quality staff to fill vacancies in our Central Office and early childhood education and care services across NSW, VIC, the ACT and QLD.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Development, distribute and record contract variations
Effectively manage essential documentation records
Achieve agreed key performance indicators
Collaborate, communicate and work effectively as a member of the team
About You
To be successful for the role you will have:
Excellent customer service skills with a positive resilient attitude and enjoy liaising with busy Centre Directors and Practice Managers
A collaborative team approach
Strong administrative and organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to adapt to and pick up new systems quickly
Ability to establish, maintain and enhance positive internal and external relationships
A positive, resilient and ‘can do’ attitude
Experience with Taleo or Oracle Business Intelligence desirable
COVID19 Vaccination
At KU, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, the children in our care and their families remains our highest priority. This is at the forefront of all that we do, and we welcome applications from candidates who share this spirit. It is a condition of employment that all KU staff members are required to hold and maintain full COVID-19 vaccination.
Unlocking Endless Possibilities
KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016, and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people from across the spectrum of society.
KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.
We encourage applications from people with a disability, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through communicating individual needs during the application process it allows KU to adapt your recruitment processes to meet an individual’s physical or cultural requirements. We encourage you to talk to us about what your needs are to make your interview a success.
Why join us?
The KU Difference
We Reward - We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
We Build Careers - We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us
We Grow Our People - We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program
We Offer an Inclusive Culture - We’ve created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.
The fulfilment of this role is a priority for KU, and applications are encouraged as soon as possible. All applications must include a cover letter addressing key selection criteria - All applications will be reviewed at this time.
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and cover letter.
For more information or to confidential discuss this opportunity please contact Scott Price on 0447 022 406 or email careers@ku.com.au
