People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner

• Work with an organisation truly making a difference 
• Preston Location
• Full Time, Ongoing

WHO ARE WE:

We are a commercially operated, profit-for-purpose homelessness organisation specialising in housing solutions, providing hope, care and help to Victorian communities to prevent homelessness and end housing stress. Our organisation is on a journey to provide more homes and more support, through more meaningful partnerships.

WHY WORK FOR US:

You’ll be joining a committed team that is building the capacity to be a force for good. We are delivering innovative support programs and property and tenancy management solutions to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, we have deep empathy for the communities we are embedded in; always focused on the people who need us most.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a hybrid role, the successful candidate will need to be onsite three days a week. The P&C Business Partner is responsible for delivering operational People & Culture services, solutions, and advice across all stages of the employee life cycle. This includes employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, remuneration, HR policies and procedures, and reporting in line with Haven Home Safe’s policies, work health and safety, statutory and funding body requirements. 

• Provide HR guidance and advice Provide employee relations advice in accordance with the relevant modern award, policies, procedures and relevant state and federal legislation 
• Implement a performance management system that is clear, fair and meets objectives, driving development and job satisfaction 
• Provide guidance to managers on HR issues including employee complaints/ grievances, performance, and disciplinary matters in line with legislation and HHS policy and procedure Provide HR operational services for all staff 
• Create and evaluate position descriptions in the context of the relevant award classification structure and associated pay rates 
• Support the development and provide delivery of employee training activities including induction and compliance training programs 
• Ensure the end-to-end recruitment process, job design and evaluation follows the correct procedures and are aligned with Haven Home Safe values Contribute to the continual development of P&C processes and systems 
• Identify opportunities across HHS to maximise the impact and effectiveness of the People & Culture functional operation. 
• Under guidance from the Head of People & Culture, contribute to the development and implementation of HR systems, policies, procedures, and processes and delivery of workshop programs 
• Contribute to the review, updating and development of P&C policies and procedures in line with Federal and State legislation and contemporary HR practice 

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management or equivalent 
• Proven ability to partner with managers in delivering across all areas of operational P&C service 
• Good understanding of employment law, OHS and other relevant legislation experience of interpreting and implementing Awards and Enterprise Agreements 
• Highly developed analytical and ‘systems thinking’ approach 
• Proven ability to develop and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships 
• Highly developed communication skills (written and oral) 
• Proven ability to prepare a range of P&C documentation and management briefing papers/reports 

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN:

• Inclusive, innovative work culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration, NFP salary packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive up-skilling and development opportunities

NEXT STEPS:

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When applying, please provide a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relating to the key selection criteria. 

For questions about the role, please contact Denise Clakre, the Head of People & Culture on 03 9479 0***

Any questions or issues with your application, contact Belle Fisher, the People & Culture Coordinator or 03 5444 9***.

Closing date for applications is 24 April 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as our interview process may commence and move through to offer prior to the closing date.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Haven; Home, Safe requires all its staff, volunteers, directors and contractors to have had their first two vaccine doses for COVID-19, recognising the important role this plays in our ability to continue to support the communities we serve and to keep all of us safe.

Haven; Home, Safe (HHS) is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people feel valued, are empowered to bring their complete, authentic selves to work, and have equal access to opportunities to help them reach their full potential.  We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, including refugees to our country, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer+ (LGBTIQ+) communities