People lead

People & Performance Lead

Job Number:
493464

Work type:
Full Time Permanent

Location:
Melbourne (CBD)

Categories:
Human Resources

People & Performance Lead

• Join us as we transform our People & Culture delivery operating model
• Employee Lifecycle | HR Advisory | HR Operations | HR Planning
• Reporting to the Chief People Officer

At Guild Group our people feel truly connected to our purpose and are motivated by it. With their eyes on the future, our people thrive on a challenge and learn from each other. Guild Group team members truly care about each other and our customers and can make a real difference by supporting the people our communities rely on.

As the businesses that makeup Guild Group evolve, so do our shared services that support them. We have embarked on a journey of modernisation and saying goodbye to manual and clunky processes and hello to our new HRIS (Elmo). This, alongside the rest of our tech stack, will enable us to automate people processes and reporting where it makes sense to do so, freeing up valuable space for innovation, strategic business partnering, making data-driven decisions and the freedom to deliver excellence throughout the full employee lifecycle including talent acquisition, employer branding, learning and talent management via our vendor partners.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer this role will suit an ambitious People & Performance Lead to drive delivery of all People & Culture (P&C) products, policies, and processes throughout the employee lifecycle, from strategic planning and advice to senior leaders to core HR advisory and execution of HR administration offshore. You'll lead a diverse team of HR professionals, including one onshore HR Business Partner and three offshore HR team members.

The following is a summary of the core accountabilities of the role:

• People leadership: coach, develop, mentor and guide a small team of HR professionals.
• Executive Leader Team Advisory: be a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Chief People Officer (CPO), aligning, implementing and ongoing management of HR initiatives with the organisation's strategic goals at the Group and Business Unit levels.
• Leading HR operational excellence: you'll manage offshore HR operations, ensuring efficient delivery of HR services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Generalist HR: Manage policy inquiries and breach escalation, serve as a primary point of contact for policy guidance and ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulations.
• Coach and enable leaders to manage people matters and adopt new HRIS and ways of working.
• Own cyclical HR processes: Plan and execute key HR cyclical processes, leveraging data analytics to optimise performance and enhance employee experience.
  

• Talent & Capability: Champion talent and capability development, identifying opportunities for organisational growth and implementing strategies to future-proof the workforce.

About you:

• This role suits a seasoned HR generalist lead with a strong focus on organisational effectiveness, preferably in the financial or professional services sectors. Experience in the insurance industry is an advantage.
• You get a kick out of People leadership and your experience in making others thrive whilst you do is critical.
• You are a trusted advisor on all things HR, you're a true business partner and your passion for the craft is evident in your work
• You have some experience developing HR services and successfully executing these via external vendors.
• You can demonstrate your ability to support senior stakeholders in an HR business partner role, especially in high-change environments.
• Solid knowledge of industrial and employee relations.
• Proven capabilities in project and change management, problem-solving, and effective influencing.

Why Join Us:

Guild Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive and productive workplace where we treat our people and clients fairly, with dignity and respect.

We offer:

• We offer the flexibility of hybrid working with days from home and 3 days from our beautiful office space at 171 Collins Street.
• Parental leave for the primary caregiver or partner of a primary caregiver
• Personal enjoyment days and staff discounts with leading retailers.
• An innovative Employee Assistance Program that provides counselling and support to all staff members and their immediate family
• Wellbeing initiatives such as health checks and skin checks

This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career and the future of our business by providing innovative, contemporary and strategic people services. to express your interest in this key role. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Jason ******@guildgroup.com.au.

The closing date is Friday 19 April however we reserve the right to commence the selection process before this date.

Advertised: 14 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time