AddressWe're looking for an experienced People & Culture (P&C) Advisor who is enthusiastic and has a hands-on approach and can-do attitude to join our P&C team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career and gain exposure to various components of Human Resources. This is a generalist role and will require someone with sound HR knowledge in all areas.
Experience at a National support services level is required.
About Animal Emergency Australia (AEA):
At Animal Emergency Australia, we're not just a veterinary care provider; we're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Specialising in emergency and critical care, we offer veterinary services, education, and support across Australia. Our focus on innovation, culture, and work-life balance enables our team to pursue exceptional careers in emergency medicine and critical care within the veterinary profession. We're committed to a culture of continual improvement, integrity, compassion, and kindness in everything we do.
All about the role:
As a People and Culture (P&C) Advisor at AEA your purpose is to support and maintain a compliant, supportive, and cohesive workplace through effective management of HR policies and procedures. You will play a pivotal
role in coaching leaders and regional People and Culture team members to ensure our HR policies and practices adhere to legal requirements and industry standards.
You'll be instrumental in developing, implementing, and continuously refining P&C procedures to uphold compliance while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
This role requires a meticulous attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of HR policies and procedures. Some key responsibilities:
- Oversee compliance by aligning policies with legal standards, collaborating with management to develop procedures, and communicating policy changes effectively.
- Provide training to leaders and employees on HR best practices, conduct audits to monitor compliance, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Support various aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and development.
- Coordinate onboarding activities and support the implementation of performance management processes.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters and assist with conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
- Compile and distribute regular reports on key People and Culture (P&C) metrics including turnover rates, employee engagement scores, and compliance audit findings to Hospital Leadership Teams. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders effectively, both verbally and in written reports, to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Support for Leaders and Employees during periods of change, including training, coaching, and ongoing communication.
- Other duties as and when required.
About you:
Here are the skills and qualifications you'll need to be considered for this role.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources/Business or a related area
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Human Resources Coordinator/Advisor
- Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and other HR technology tools.
- Experience in end to end disciplinary processes, grievance resolution, performance management processes, and other employment relations matters
- Well-developed knowledge of HR legislation, principles and practices and the proven ability to apply that knowledge to resolve human resource management issues
- Extensive experience as a P&C generalist supporting teams in a fast paced, high-pressure
environment. - Ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Coaching and advisory skills
- High level attention to detail
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organised with excellent time management
Why Join AEA?
By joining AEA, you become part of a team that supports each other to be their best, challenges the heart, supports the mind, and thrives on trust. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of veterinary emergency medicine and critical care, backed by a commitment to work-life balance, innovation, and career progression PLUS
- Fitness Passport
- Pet well-being discounts (treatments & products)
- Work-life harmony
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
- A fun, collaborate and fully supportive team that mentor and develop you for greater heights. Work hard and play hard together!
- Opportunities for additional training in Leadership, Specialisation and Management
If you're passionate about animal care, excel in a dynamic environment, and are eager to contribute to a team that values integrity and compassion, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Tee at *******@aes.email or check out the opportunity on our website
Careers | Animal Emergency Australia
Additional information
- $85,000 - $100,000 + company benefits | Growth & opportunity
- Supportive team culture | Flexible working arrangements
- Consulting & Generalist HR role
