Human Resource Generalist

Oversee the development and ongoing operational delivery of the human resource and compliance functions at Emmaus Christian College

• Join a distinctly Christian community
• Passionately serve in a diverse and exciting full-time position
• Implement and drive human resources, recruitment and workplace health, safety & compliance

About Emmaus Christian College

Emmaus Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian school. We provide high quality Christian education to children and young people who are from Christian families that are actively involved in their local church and families who fully support the involvement of their children in the Christian teaching, life and expression of the school.

Emmaus Christian College is one school, two campuses, in South Plympton and Brooklyn Park. Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God.

As a Christ-centred College, it is essential that our beliefs are lived and modelled by our staff. Therefore, we seek to employ staff whose lives are a genuine reflection of their Christian faith.

We want our students to:

• Belong – to know others and be known
• Flourish – to discover and grow into who they are in Christ
• Think – to build their knowledge, apply their skills and discern the truth
• Respond – to respond to the call of God in their lives

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified Human Resource Generalist. The successful applicant would have at least 3 years of experience in a HR related role and/or a relevant degree, and be responsible for overseeing the development and ongoing operational delivery of the human resource and compliance functions at Emmaus Christian College.

This is a diverse, hands-on role that will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of HR and related services across both campuses of the College. This role will have the ability to influence and drive positive outcomes while working closely with the Executive Principal, Head of Business Services and College Leadership team.

Alternatively, experienced Christian HR Managers, Advisors or Business Partners are encouraged to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for those with strong industry expertise looking for an opportunity to serve and professionally contribute to a growing Christian organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Act as first point of contact for all internal and external HR enquiries and respond in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain HR records and databases containing confidential employee information
• Support executive leadership in coordinating probation reviews of new staff and managing complaints and associate investigations, performance issues and grievances
• Develop, review and update HR and other policies and procedures

Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
• Draft and publish internal communications, such as position descriptions, employment contracts, reports and presentations

Workplace Health, Safety & Compliance

• Perform the role of Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator and manage the process of reporting workplace injury claims to Return to Work and the executive leadership team
• Support the effective management of the Work, Health and Safety (WHS) policies and responsibilities and ensure that reviews and reporting is undertaken on a timely basis
• Ensure compliance and legislative issues are addressed and updated
• Act as first point of contact for industrial and legal matters related to HR

For further detail regarding this position, please refer to the full position description, available on our website at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Selection Criteria

• Be a committed Christian actively involved in a Christian faith community.
• Tertiary qualification or currently studying towards qualifications in human resources or related field, or significant workplace experience and expertise in human resources.
• Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) in HR processes and/or management experience in delivering human resource solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial legislation to interpret awards and EBAs
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, communication and organisation skills with a particular attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems, processes and environments
• A current Working with Children Check.

What can we offer?

• Distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian Education
• Competitive salary
• Staff members receive discount on student fees
• Staff team building day and professional development opportunities
• Onsite canteen and complimentary staff lunches throughout the year
• Free onsite and surrounding parking

Submitting Your Application

Closing Date: 9:00am, Friday 25 November

Applicants should provide:

Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Adrian Cotterell, Acting HR Manager on 8292 3888 or email recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au.