EL1 Enterprise Agreement / HR specialist

HorizonOne; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty is partnering with a newly established national public health agency in Canberra to appoint an EL1 HR Specialist with a focus on industrial relations and enterprise bargaining. The role involves shaping HR policy from the ground up and working closely with senior leaders.

You will lead bargaining, provide expert IR advice, and apply employment legislation and APS frameworks to strategic workforce decisions, while driving engagement and organisational change.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across strategic and operational HR, including performance management, employee and industrial relations, case management and workforce capability.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise bargaining and complex IR matters, including supporting lead negotiators, consultation and implementation.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation and public sector employment frameworks, with ability to apply to complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s enterprise agreement bargaining, consultation and implementation.
• Provide expert advice on complex industrial and employee relations matters.
• Advise on employment legislation, APS frameworks, and HR policy in complex workforce matters.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform executive decision-making and people strategy.
• Champion employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and develop supportive HR policies.
• Lead complex HR projects and organisational change initiatives to build workforce capability.
• Work with senior executives to ensure people considerations are built into strategy.

Skills

IR strategy

HR policy

Employee relations

Executive stakeholder engagement

Change management

People strategy

Workforce analytics

Education

HR/IR tertiary qualification

Job description

Our client is a newly established national public health agency, headquartered in Canberra.

Set up as an independent body within the Australian Public Service, the agency plays a key role in protecting the health of Australians.

As a young organisation, it is still building the systems, policies and culture that will carry it for years to come, and its people function is a big part of that work.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced EL1 Enterprise Agreement / HR Specialist for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong focus on industrial relations and enterprise bargaining.

Rather than inheriting a well-worn rulebook, you will help write it.

This is a rare chance to put your stamp on the people function of a new agency while working closely with its senior leaders.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Lead the agency’s enterprise agreement bargaining, consultation and rollout
• Help build HR policies and practices from the ground up, not just maintain them
• Have real influence, working directly with senior executives on people strategy

The Role

In this role you will provide expert, hands-on advice across strategic and operational HR, with industrial relations at the core.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the agency’s enterprise agreement bargaining, consultation and implementation
• Providing expert advice on complex industrial and employee relations matters
• Giving authoritative advice on employment legislation, APS employment frameworks, HR policy and complex workforce matters
• Using workforce data and insights to inform executive decision-making and people strategy
• Championing employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and develop HR policies that support a positive, values-led culture
• Leading complex HR projects and organisational change initiatives that build workforce capability
• Working closely with senior executives and stakeholders to make sure people considerations are built into organisational strategy

The Ideal Person

You are a well-respected HR professional who moves comfortably between big-picture strategy and day-to-day operational advice.

You have the industrial relations know-how and credibility to guide senior leaders through sensitive workforce matters.

You are at ease when not everything is set in stone yet, and you see building something new as a genuine opportunity rather than a headache.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves at the bargaining table as much as shaping long-term people strategy, this one is worth a closer look.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience across strategic and operational HR, including performance management, employee and industrial relations, case management and workforce capability
• Considerable experience in enterprise bargaining and complex IR matters, including supporting lead negotiators, consultation and implementation
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and public sector employment frameworks, and the ability to apply them to complex matters
• Sound analytical skills and judgement, with the ability to give practical, strategic advice to senior leaders
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, building trusted relationships with employees, executives, unions and bargaining representatives
• Experience leading, developing and empowering HR professionals
• A high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

It’s desirable if you have:

• A tertiary qualification in human resources, organisational development, business administration or a related field
• Extensive practical experience in strategic workforce management and leadership will also be considered

Salary / Rate

• $85/hr - $105/hr + Super
• Initial 6-month contract
• Canberra based, with hybrid working arrangements available