AddressAbout Us:
We are Employment Innovations (EI) - the HR, Payroll, Safety and Legal gurus here to help Australian businesses be more compliant and productive. With a blend of intuitive software and our expertise in the field, we support SMEs doing business across Australia. We've been making an impact since 1992 and now have a stronghold as the one-stop-shop to the way employment is managed.
Genuine employee experience - you bet! With an employee happiness score consistently above 8.5/10, we back ourselves and believe we’re a great place to work. Our commitment to the employee experience and instilling a genuine work culture is further reinforced in our Glassdoor reviews!
Remote first - absolutely! As a proud remote-first business, we give all employees full flexibility to work from home, while providing the necessary training, tech and support for your success.
Your impact
We're on the lookout for an ambitious HR professional in WA, ready to step up from HR advisor to become a Junior HR Partner. As we continue to grow, we're excited to connect with someone who is passionate about advancing their career in HR partnering and consulting.
By joining us, you will become a key part of our supportive and high-performing HR team. Collaborating with over 20 HR Partners and supported by EI Legal’s team of Employment Lawyers, you'll embark on a path of unparalleled professional growth. This role offers a unique chance to diversify your experience, working with clients across various industries—from partnering with a dynamic 20-employee Professional Services firm to developing HR strategies with a bustling 300-employee Warehouse and Distribution organisation.
We will provide a unique combination of support and coaching, ensuring you receive the necessary guidance to enhance your strategic skills and leverage your existing IR expertise. See this opportunity not just as a job, but as a chance to influence the compliance and productivity of businesses across Australia
A day in the life:
As the designated HR Partner for small and medium-sized businesses, your role involves collaborating with diverse clients across a variety of industries
With a clear focus on balancing HR and business needs, partner with your clients to provide pragmatic expert advice in line with relevant legislation on employee relations and industrial relations issues such as grievances, investigations, and performance management, effectively mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
Build strong and personable relationships with your clients and team by working collaboratively to create & execute a proactive HR strategic plan aligned with business goals and assisting with resolving reactive issues as they arise.
Be an innovator by identifying improvement opportunities such as processes, policies and identifying strategic solutions to solve problems
Implement and maintain your clients HRIS (Employment Hero)
Advocate and display thought leadership across your portfolio, by creating knowledge based articles, participate in webinars and group training sessions
Manage differing needs and projects across your portfolio to ensure that deliverables and efficiencies are implemented into your clients operations.
What you’ll need to succeed
Proven experience as a trusted HR Advisor with strong experience in IR & ER matters and a readiness to level up!
Excellent understanding of FairWork legislation and relevant employment laws across each state and territory in Australia
Experience working with multiple Awards and Enterprise Agreements
An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
The Motivation to develop your ability to strategically engage with clients and continually improve your understanding of strategic HR practices
The capability to work autonomously, be self motivated and juggle multiple priorities
An appetite for working in a high-performing, collaborative team with abundant energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic
Proficiency in leveraging technology (e.g., Employment Hero) to streamline HR processes and enhance the overall HR experience
Qualifications in HR, Law, Business or similar fields
The good stuff:
Genuine Flexibility? You bet, it’s policy! We’re a remote-first employer meaning you get full flexibility to work from home
Generous paid value-based leave entitlements, such as 'Thrive' Days, parental leave, partner top-up bonus & floating public holiday leave
Internal up-skilling training from our Legal and Advisory team
Fortnightly virtual engagement events such as trivia, kahoot, cooking classes & talent shows
An employee benefits platform you’ll actually benefit from
Financial assistance for you to up-skill in your field, we believe knowledge is power
Annual company retreats to the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains or South Coast just to name a few!
Mental health wellbeing such as an EAP for you and your family, support from our CSR Partner Black Dog Institute and an internal P&C team focused on providing a progressive modern-day working culture.
We’re better together:
At Employment Innovations, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces a diversity of perspectives and experiences. We wholeheartedly embrace individuals of all backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on factors such as race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Rest assured, all the information you share with us will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in strict accordance with EEO guidelines
We're on an exciting growth journey so if this role isn't quite for you but you align with our values, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always on the lookout for great talent to join our team!
Our recruitment process will look something like this:
Introductory phone screen - chat with a member of our friendly talent team
Hiring Manager Virtual Interview - get to know your potential manager and showcase your skills
Second Virtual Interview - is Employment Innovations the place for you? We hope so!
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