What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Centacare?
Collaborate with dedicated professionals from human services backgrounds to achieve effective people management outcomes, ultimately supporting vulnerable members of our community.
The Role
As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will be instrumental in providing strategic HR support to designated Units within our organisation. You will collaborate closely with managers to foster leadership development, enhance workforce capabilities, and ensure effective people management practices.
Some key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner will include :
- Deliver generalist HR advice to the organisation to help achieve a high performing culture.
- Partner with designated Units to help execute people management strategies.
- Assist with interpretation and application of relevant Awards and legislation.
- Provide sound and timely advice on ER matters, including end-to-end performance management.
- Integrate into business operations by building effective relationships with people leaders to assist them identify, analyse, and explore opportunities that support business Unit outcomes.
- Support Units create and implement best practice recruitment and onboarding strategies.
- Provide advice on policy development, reviews, implementation, and compliance in partnership with Catholic Safety and Injury Management
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
- Experience providing advice and guidance in a broad range of HR functions including both Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
- Experience in the development and implementation of HR policies.
- Ability to operate with a mindset of best practice and continuous improvement.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience working within the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010.
- City car parking.
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay.
- Rewarding role in a client focused organisation.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer.
- Private Health Insurance discount.
See attached position description for full details.
About you
You are a proactive and detail orientated HR professional with a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with leaders and staff. You have an ability to offer tailored and timely advice and support, that fosters a positive workplace culture, in line with Centacare values. You have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and are committed to driving initiatives that support both individual and organisational growth.
To be successful in this role, you will have 3-5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
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Desirable Criteria
What's in it for you
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply Now' button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Jackie Schlein, Manager, Human Resource, on 08 8215 6700.
Applications close at 5 : 00pm on Friday, 31 January 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received and the job advertisement may close without notice.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.