Human Resource Business Partner

Trinity College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package aligned with E

School fee discount and gym discount

Coaching & mentoring

Job summary

Trinity College, located in the northern Adelaide region, is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner to support HR across multiple sites during a parental leave cover. The role reports to the Director of People & Culture and covers onboarding, contracts, recruitment, industrial relations, and HRIS initiatives.

You will combine technical HR expertise with collaboration, empathy and a focus on staff development to deliver excellent outcomes for students and staff.

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience in the implemention of a HRIS or similar system would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Proven ability to influence positive outcomes through constructive and proactive HR practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on process efficiency and legal compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring the integrity of HR data and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the full spectrum of HR practices, including employee lifecycle events such as onboarding, staff transitions, probation, absence management, and terminations.
• Manage the preparation of employment contracts, position descriptions and other employment data.
• Support our recruitment programs across the College as we build and promote a compelling employee value proposition.
• Offer guidance and advice on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with industrial frameworks, legislation and best practices.
• Assist with the rollout of cultural and wellbeing initiatives.
• Engage in the continued implementation of a new HRIS and Payroll system, supporting the transition and optimising the platform to meet our College and staff needs.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

HRIS

Legal compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal education tradition and located in the northern Adelaide region. With a proud 40-plus year history, our model features a central administration hub that provides key shared facilities, connecting our individual School sites. This approach enables our students to experience the advantages and resources of a large, modern College while receiving the individual attention typically associated with smaller schools.

Human Resource Business Partner

Trinity College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resource Business Partner to join our team for a fixed term period to support the team whilst a member is taking parental leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking HR function and support the College’s mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for students.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Human Resource Business Partner is integral to the HR guidance provided to the College. Providing quality support across key HR practices and initiatives - this role delivers qualified advice, fosters a positive and supportive team culture, and drives initiatives that promote staff development and engagement across our Schools, OSHC, and STARplex teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support across the full spectrum of HR practices, including employee lifecycle events such as onboarding, staff transitions, probation, absence management, and terminations.
• Manage the preparation of employment contracts, position descriptions and other employment data.
• Support our recruitment programs across the College as we build and promote a compelling employee value proposition.
• Offer guidance and advice on complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with industrial frameworks, legislation and best practices.
• Assist with the rollout of cultural and wellbeing initiatives.
• Engage in the continued implementation of a new HRIS and Payroll system, supporting the transition and optimising the platform to meet our College and staff needs.

About You

We are looking for a professional who combines technical HR expertise with an approach of collaboration, warmth, and empathy. You will demonstrate exceptional emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a people-centred leadership style that fosters a high-performing and supportive team culture. You will be committed to upholding the College’s values and principles, ensuring the consistent and quality delivery of HR services that enable staff to focus on what matters most: delivering the best outcomes for students.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience in the implemention of a HRIS or similar system would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Proven ability to influence positive outcomes through constructive and proactive HR practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on process efficiency and legal compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring the integrity of HR data and processes.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and protection of children in our care. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role before commencing employment. This includes, but is not limited to, valid:

• Working With Children Certification
• Responding to Abuse and Neglect certification (RRHAN-EC)
• Comprehensive reference checks

What we offer:

• A generoussalary package aligned with our Enterprise Agreement
• School fee discount (if applicable) and gym discount at STARplex
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Joining Trinity College means becoming part of a vibrant, dynamic, and innovative community that offers a fulfilling and rewarding experience for staff, students, families, and the wider community

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the Trinity College website to discover more about the rich learning journey we offer students from Reception through to Senior School.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please download the applicant pack or contact Mrs Carolyn Wilds, Director of People & Culture, on 08 85 238 171.

If this role feels like the right fit for you and you meet the selection criteria, we invite you to submit your application — including a cover letter and curriculum vitae — via our online portal. As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to respond to a key question through a short, recorded video, which will assist us in getting to know you better.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks.

Applications close Monday 31st August at 4pm.

The College reserves the right to appoint prior to the deadline should the right applicant apply.

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Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Trinity College is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and child-friendly environment where all students are protected from harm and can actively participate in decisions that affect them. The College has a zero-tolerance approach to harm and prioritises the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in all aspects of its work. It is committed to maintaining a strong child-safe culture, complying with all child safety requirements, and ensuring that every member of the College community understands and fulfils their responsibility to safeguard students.