Human Resources Business Partner

Reporting to the Regional HR Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your skills and experience while partnering with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and corporate functions of the business for an 8-month fixed term contract (maternity leave cover).

You will be joining a high-performing HR team where you can establish positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the business.  We are open to applicants with various experience including recent graduates. The title and salary of the position will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The successful applicant will bring with them enthusiasm and an interest to learn all HR activities as well as the ability to work in a confidential and fast-paced environment.

• Lead the delivery of HR services including recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance review process and exiting process for the Business Partners.
• Provide advice and support to leadership in employee relations matter including performance management and grievances, as well as interpreting organisational policy and enterprise agreement.
• Collaborate and support the HR team in delivery of HR projects and strategy.
• Provide support to employees and leadership with general HR enquiries.

What we need from you:

We are seeking people who align with our company values and have a passion for providing quality solutions to our patients. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Human Resources
• Sound knowledge of employee legislation
• Demonstrated experience in recruitment practices desirable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail as well as organisation and time management skills
• Be able to manage and prioritise own workload and use initiative.
• Highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to interact professionally and develop strong working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation
• An understanding of the importance of Confidentiality and abiding by it is essential.
• Advanced Microsoft skills required (outlook, excel and word)

Employee Benefits:

• Work from home 1-3 days per week.
• Base salary plus performance-based quarterly bonus and annual leave loading
• Prioritise your physical and mental wellbeing access to onsite gym and our employee assistance program.
• Subsidised cafeteria, wellness room, prayer room and onsite parking
• Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development.
• Inclusive team culture with opportunities to join our community engagement initiatives.

About us:

Since 1963, Cook Medical have been inventing, manufacturing and delivering a unique portfolio of medical devices to healthcare systems around the world. We work closely with physicians to develop technologies that improve patients’ lives. Because we remain family owned, we have the freedom to focus on what we care about: patients, our employees and our communities.

 At Cook Medical, we use our high ethical standards and core values to guide our decisions and actions. We approach innovation by first listening to understand and then creating a solution.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce:

We are proud of our diverse workforce and value individual contribution. We appreciate that every employee can add value to our organisation in their own unique way and want to ensure that our company culture stays balanced and strong. 

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our Cook Australia family.

Community Commitment:

Our community program seeks to have a positive, transforming impact on our people, the environment and our local community. The program has four pillars:

• Community Engagement: We support our local community through philanthropy, education and partnerships. Our employees have been at the forefront of these initiatives, and we’re proud of their contribution to making our community stronger.
• Environment and Sustainability: We are committed to being good stewards of the environment by aiming to ensure that our practices and processes are sustainable and responsible.
• Employee Engagement: We invest in our internal community through developing our employees, supporting their wellbeing and promoting an inclusive and diverse culture.
• Reconciliation: We’re exploring a pathway towards making a meaningful commitment to Reconciliation by strengthening our understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, history and diversity.