AddressAbout Harbison
Harbison is a registered charity owned by the community of the Southern Highlands. Volunteers founded our organisation in the late 1950s to provide local, independent, high-quality care and accommodation for the aged and disabled in the Southern Highlands and surrounding areas. Today, we provide general and specialised care across various settings and are one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. We exist to support and nurture older people to maintain meaning and purpose in their individual lives.
Primary Purpose of the Role
The Workforce Engagement Coordinator will assist and support the delivery of the recruitment strategy and ensure that recruitment requirements meet the organisation's needs.
The role will be focused on building relationships with Hiring Managers and candidates to ensure a streamlined recruitment and onboarding process is implemented from beginning to end, supporting the strategic direction of Harbison. The role will also support Harbison's succession planning and employee engagement initiatives to support career pathways and employee retention.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage the HR and recruitment strategy and help identify opportunities for improvement in HR processes, procedures, and systems, including regular reporting, developing metrics, and documentation auditing for managers and employees to support and encourage continuous improvement.
- Support and administer recruitment and onboarding activities, including (but not limited to) identifying recruitment channels, developing job advertisements and interview guides, coordinating and conducting interviews and drafting, compiling & checking new starter documentation, and liaising with candidates.
- Build relationships with potential candidates, hiring managers and key stakeholders (including recruitment agencies, providers, and possible candidate pipelines).
- Support the learning and development culture by implementing a robust and engaging onboarding program whilst managing performance and development records.
- Implement overall recruiting strategy, including consulting with department managers regarding staffing and role requirements.
- Develop and maintain succession planning initiatives to support the overall workforce strategy and provide clear career pathways for employees.
- Support the People & Culture team in investigating, developing, and maintaining employee engagement initiatives to promote workforce retention.
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant tertiary qualifications include a business / human resource management degree and/or equivalent recognised industry training.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a recruitment role, supporting compliance onboarding and workforce strategy.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the industry’s practices and relevant statutory requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreements and knowledge of the enterprise bargaining process.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, manage complex tasks simultaneously, and set and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of migration, sponsorships and visas.
- Quick learner with thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and always apply discretion and tact.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing demands.
- Highly proficient in communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building skills and possess a customer/client-centric approach.
- Solid problem-solving skills and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
What are some of the benefits?
- Salary packaging includes up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,650 to contribute towards entertainment benefits each year.
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive, positive team environment
Pre-employment requirements
- COVID-19 vaccination
- Current Influenza vaccination
- National Disability Insurence Scheme (NDIS) worker check
If you match the above criteria, please provide a brief (maximum of a 1-page) letter telling us why you would be a suitable candidate, along with a copy of your current resume.
There is no closing date, and applications will be reviewed on submission. So, if you fit the above criteria and are passionate about the role, APPLY NOW.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please direct them to the People & Culture team via **@harbisoncare.org.au with the subject line Workforce Engagement.
