People & Culture Officer

Our People & Culture team are looking for a people person to join our team. You will be the first point of contact to support our leaders, team members and the wider P&C team by providing essential support through timely, accurate and informed advice, whilst coordinating and administering effective and quality services across the employee life cycle. 

As the People and Culture Officer you will provide support to the team across a wide range of HR functions including onboarding, recruitment, and training as well as all types of HR administration.

This position will suit someone who is highly organised and detail-oriented with previous HR experience who will proactively assist the team drive a people focused service model and support the ongoing improvement of our staff engagement and workplace culture.

You will play an important part in not only maintaining the day-to-day administration of our workplace relations function but diversify your skills as you assist the team deliver P&C services across the organisation.

We are seeking a highly motivated employee that has exceptional customer relations, administration and time management skills. You will have proven written and verbal communication skills, relevant work experience and able to work effectively in a team and independently as required.

This position will provide a high-level support and will include a variety of duties and responsibilities ranging from responding to basic employment queries to assisting with the development and improvement of our policies, procedures and practices and basic advisory services.

Support leaders with responsive and accurate P&C support and advice. 

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising roles to facilitating smooth onboarding experiences for new hires
• Maintain a comprehensive suite of HR documents, including letters of offer, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure all organisational activities and operations in connection with the employment of staff are conducted in compliance with relevant legislation. 
• Support other P&C functions including Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations. 
• Supporting the development and implementation of P&C initiatives and systems. 

Prior experience in a People & Culture space is essential, along with the ability provide end-to-end support across a range of people and culture related needs. 

• Minimum 3 years practical experience in a People & Culture space including demonstrated experience operating in high volume service delivery, including coordinating and administering HR functions
• Applied knowledge of HR policies, process and systems and supporting leaders and employees to promote consistency, compliance and continuous improvement
• Highly developed organisational skills including the prioritising of workloads, managing multiple and demanding deadlines and undertaking administrative tasks
• Show sound judgment to make decisions and display appropriate sense of urgency
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust throughout the organisation
• A positive and productive approach to your working day
• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy 
• Excellent people skills and the ability to consult effectively and professional with a diverse range of individuals
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office suite and ability learn new systems and applications.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide employees while fostering a collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment
• An understanding of and complete commitment to confidentiality
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to contribute to a cohesive team environment demonstrated in sharing information, supporting team priorities and ensuring open communication.
• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management and/ or relevant experience.
• Manual Vehicle Licence

• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together
• Rewards and discounts program
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated, the company culture lives this
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided, so you can look the part
• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude 
• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region 
• Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
• Be part of an organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and part of one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

 Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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