Manager Human Resources Systems & Operations

About the role

• Permanent, Full-Time
• La Trobe Street Melbourne, Head Office Location
• $135,000 plus superannuation & salary packaging

Role Purpose

This is a senior position within the overall Human Resources team and is part of an energetic Leadership team, reporting through to the General Manager of Human Resources. As a senior leader you will play a pivotal role ensuring that the operational functions of Human Resources are fit for purpose, support future growth of the organisation, are compliant, accurate and enable key stakeholders, being our staff and managers across GSANZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR information and strategic advice to managers and team members across the organization, including expert interpretation of award and collective agreement entitlements.
• Monitor and manage the implementation of HR policies and procedures, while providing insightful performance reports when necessary.
• Drive HR projects that align with the organization's continuous improvement goals, fostering the development of HR systems.
• Develop and execute an exceptional induction and onboarding process that ensures an outstanding experience for prospective candidates and all GSANZ employees.
• Collaborate with the Senior Business Partners, to provide support for enterprise bargaining and ongoing HR business improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive strategic workforce plan, leveraging data and people management reporting to support future organizational growth and workforce development.

About you

• Qualification in Human Resources Management or a business management degree and other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a HR and at least three (3) years working at Senior Leadership level.
• Understanding of enterprise bargaining processes and principles and an ability to develop bargaining strategies to support negotiations and agreement development.
• Ability to manage employee relations and resolve issues or queries with employees and/or their appointed representatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other relevant HR tools and systems.
• Ability to influence, engage and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

About Us

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing.  We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality. 

Good Shepherd employees are committed to inclusive practice that responds to the specific needs, context, and circumstances of service participants. We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of individuals and recognise a person’s right to a unique identity comprising culture, language, ability, community, gender, sex, sexual orientation and lived experience.

Benefits

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year).
• Paid study leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Additional purchased annual leave.
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible.
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven.
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.

How to apply

To apply please submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV.  Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received.

To request a copy of the position description, please email recruitment@goodshep.org.au

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We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.