Senior People And Culture Business Partner

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Senior People and Culture Business Partner and be there to care.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older People and for you.

Based in Tranmere, as our invaluable Senior People and Culture Business Partner, you will be working closely with executive and senior managers to drive the Helping Hand Workforce Strategy, develop, and implement HR initiatives, and to provide expert guidance for HR-related matters across the employee life cycle. 

The Senior P&C Business Partner will have responsibility for discreet portfolios across the organisation, working collaboratively with the broader PC&Q team to drive the Helping Hand Workforce Strategy and playing a key role in supporting operational outcomes and business success.

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and operational Managers and their teams to support and deliver strategic People and Culture priorities, including planning, coaching and high-level advice related to people management.
• Providing advice and guidance to managers in the interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and practices in relation to their broad people management responsibilities.
• Advising the Executive Manager PC&Q on key business workforce risks and issues and develop solutions for inclusion in the PC&Q Business Plan.
• Operating as a productive and flexible team member in a continuous improvement environment.
• Facilitating and support managers to effectively manage critical performance issues, grievance, and disciplinary management of employees. Facilitate and support a model which uses peer to peer support for managers.

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent in Human Resources, or an equivalent body of professional knowledge gained through experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ generalist HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR Business Partnering across all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment laws, regulations, and contemporary HR practices.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex employee relations issues, leadership skills and a commitment to personal leadership development. 
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise work and meet deadlines in a pressured environment and deal effectively with competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to influence in area of expertise across all levels of an organisation.  
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to develop data-driven HR strategies.
• Advanced people skills including the ability to develop rapport, show empathy and to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following: 

• Project management skills and experience.
• Experience working in the aged care industry.

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.

• We are where you are

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

• We care how you are

Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Cathy Horn on 0427 479 ***

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.