HR/ER Business Partner

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources this position plays a critical role in establishing and building relationships across the organisation to enable the provision of high-quality HR/IR and ER services to build capacity and challenge thinking, while keeping a strong people focus. The role will support and coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary issues and investigations.  You will provide organisation-focused, compliant and practical interpretation of employment legislation, participate in EBA negotiations and provide tailored advice.

We are seeking someone with:

• Demonstrated experience of employee relations and change management to support and coach managers through performance management and investigations
• Practical working knowledge of employment legislation, Award and Agreement interpretation   
• Experience supporting enterprise agreement negotiations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide data and strategic insights  
• Ability to grow management capability and confidence to enable effective people management 

• MCM is a Diversity Council of Australia recognised Inclusive Employer
• Attractive salary Packaging benefits
• High performing environment with a culture of continuous improvement
• Rewards Gateway - Reward, Recognition and Employee Discounts (Bravo!)

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR or a related discipline and/or relevant professional experience in an equivalent role.
• Substantial employee relations experience including case management, investigations, EBA negotiations and representing employers at commissions for industrial relations matters.
• Substantial generalist HR knowledge and experience in providing advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation as it interacts with workforce management and employee relations.
• Change management and project management capability as it relates to leading and influencing the people impacts of change.
• The ability to translate and implement organisational strategies and initiatives across businesses.

• National Police check
• Working with Children check (optional)
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: Monday 24 June 2024, however, may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  To apply, please include your current resume and cover letter.

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.