The Role

The main focus of this position is the provision of support and assistance to managers and employees across a range of human resources and employee relations matters under the guidance of the HR Manager. This is a varied role, with a mix of HR generalist responsibilities.

The key duties and responsibilities include:

• Responding to HR enquiries.
• Providing advice to managers on the appropriate management of staff.
• Assisting managers with recruitment and on-boarding.
• Advising and assisting managers with the preparation of employment contracts and the HR components of other documents & correspondence.
• Supporting managers to manage disciplinary, performance, grievance and fitness for work matters.
• Providing comprehensive HR administration and support to the business across all aspects of the employee life cycle.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Employee Relations or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience providing HR & ER support across a wide range of aspects of the employee life cycle including recruitment and on-boarding, preparation of documentation & correspondence, Award interpretation, grievances, performance management and disciplinary matters.
• A solid practical knowledge of the Fair Work Act and Industrial Instrument interpretation.
• The ability to build relationships quickly and confidently with key stakeholders.
• Excellent professional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with particular focus on attention to detail and following instructions.
• A proven ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters with the discretion required.
• The ability to take the initiative.
• Strong negotiating skills with the capacity to influence and act as an intermediary.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience in MS office and exposure to HR information systems.

Previous HR experience within an organisation with more than 1000 employees and experience in the health care sector is desirable