Senior People and Culture Advisor

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

Job summary

ONCALL SACARE is seeking a Senior People & Culture Advisor to partner with managers and lead our People & Culture services across the organisation. You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, recruitment, performance, and workforce compliance, while promoting a positive workplace culture.

This role reports to the National People and Culture Manager and involves mentoring other advisors, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring adherence to Fair Work and related regulations

Qualifications

• Experience in a People & Culture, Human Resources or Employee Relations role within a generalist HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks, awards and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and workplace grievances.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and operational leaders to provide trusted People & Culture advice and support.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and support to People & Culture Advisors, fostering capability development, knowledge sharing and consistent delivery of People & Culture services across the organisation.
• Support the implementation of People & Culture strategies, initiatives, policies and procedures across allocated business areas.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and workplace grievances.
• Interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, organisational policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and workforce capability development.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, induction and training activities to ensure a skilled and compliant workforce.
• Monitor and support compliance with Fair Work legislation, NDIS requirements, organisational policies and Work Health and Safety obligations.
• Contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives and the promotion of a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support the integrity of HR systems and reporting.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to People & Culture team members where required.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

At ONCALL SACARE, our mission is rooted in our values and passion for helping others. Each day, we witness the incredible journeys of our participants as they achieve their goals, and we are dedicated to supporting them every step of the way.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their career within People & Culture while taking on increased responsibility, supporting leaders across the business, and providing guidance to People & Culture team members.

Reporting to National People and Culture Manager, the Senior People & Culture Advisor plays an integral role in delivering high-quality People & Culture services across the organisation. The role provides expert advice and support on employee relations, industrial relations, workforce compliance, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives, while contributing to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

About the Role

The Senior People & Culture Advisor will:

• Partner with managers and operational leaders to provide trusted People & Culture advice and support.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring and support to People & Culture Advisors, fostering capability development, knowledge sharing and consistent delivery of People & Culture services across the organisation.
• Support the implementation of People & Culture strategies, initiatives, policies and procedures across allocated business areas.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and workplace change.
  Interpret and apply relevant employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, organisational policies and procedures.
• Support workforce planning initiatives and workforce capability development.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, induction and training activities to ensure a skilled and compliant workforce.
• Monitor and support compliance with Fair Work legislation, NDIS requirements, organisational policies and Work Health and Safety obligations.
• Contribute to employee wellbeing initiatives and the promotion of a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support the integrity of HR systems and reporting.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and support to People & Culture team members where required.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in a People & Culture, Human Resources or Employee Relations role within a generalist HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks, awards and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and workplace grievances.
  The ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

• This role provides the opportunity to:
• Expand your People & Culture knowledge and experience.
• Work closely with senior leaders across the organisation.
• Develop your expertise in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Contribute to national workforce initiatives and organisational growth.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive People & Culture team committed to making a difference.

For questions or more information, contact our People & Culture team on 1300 145 636 or email [e-mail].

**Please note all applicants must be permitted to work in Australia.

SACAREis an Equal Opportunities employer. We have a duty of care to ensure you are not knowingly placed in a role that risks your work health and safety and has specific roles that may, given their genuine occupational requirement fall under an exemption under Section 34 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, (SA) 1984 (the Act).

ONCALL | SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants and employees must provide mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian Working Rights should apply. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.