Senior People & Culture Consultant

Who we are:

Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break.

We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

Urbis, shaping futures your way!

The Opportunity: 

Urbis has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Senior People & Culture consultant to join our team in Melbourne on a 18-month fixed term contract.

With a thorough understanding of human resource practices and principles, you will seamlessly deliver top-notch HR services, offering solution-focused advice to elevate business performance and employee experience.

This role is a true generalist HR role working in collaboration with the broader, national P&C team to spearhead strategic HR initiatives and support Urbis' brightest minds to shape better cities and communities!

You will:

• Provide HR support to assist with the day-to-day operations of our Victorian offices (Melbourne and Geelong) across the full employment lifecycle
• Develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, providing best practice HR advice when resolving HR/Employee Relations issues
• Work with the broader P&C team to deliver people initiatives and projects that enhance employee performance, engagement, retention productivity and talent attraction
• Partner with Directors and line managers to support their business strategies from a HR perspective Contribute to the development, review and practical application of HR policies that enable and sustain a high performance culture
• Proactively coach and advise leaders on a wide range of people matters, informed by Company and Business Unit objectives and commercial and legal considerations
• Contributing to the development and implementation of workplace health & safety (WHS) and wellbeing programs across the company.

About you:

• A working knowledge of employment practices and legislation is essential
• Minimum 8 years' work experience in a similar HR generalist role, preferably in a professional services environment
• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualification in Business or Human Resources Management
• A flexible mindset and strong influencing skills

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
• Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

Across all our sectors, you will play a part in shaping cities and communities. Bring your spark, and shape futures your way.

How to Apply?

If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on “Apply for this job.”

Email us at *******@urbis.com.au if you have any questions.

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