People & Culture Business Partner

Hearth Support Services; Glen Iris (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearth Support Services seeks a People & Culture Partner to align people strategies with organisational goals and drive culture, engagement, and capability. This role combines strategic HR business partnering with organisational development to improve business performance, employee experience, and workplace effectiveness.

This role requires strong people skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and a respect for confidentiality to build positive relationships with stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR business partnering or a combined People & Culture role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, policies and best practices.
• Experience influencing managers and shaping people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning and performance management.
• Lead organisational development, engagement initiatives and wellbeing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR systems and policies.
• Champion values and inclusion while promoting a positive work environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Discretion & integrity

Collaboration

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

HR/Organisational Psychology/Business degree

Job description

Position Purpose

The People & Culture Partner plays a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with organisational goals while driving initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and organisational capability

This role combines strategic HR business partnering with organisational development expertise to improve business performance, employee experience, and workplace effectiveness.

This role requires strong people skills, a high level of emotional intelligence and a respect for confidentiality is essential to build positive and trusting relationships with all stakeholders.

About Hearth

Hearth is a registered NDIS and TAC disability support services provider. Our pledge as an organisation is to be a driving force in changing the sector to improve quality of life outcomes for people with disability. Hearth strives to create an environment that nurtures, supports, and engages with participants and support workers to provide the highest standard of care. We achieve this through fostering and cultivating long-term, sustainable relationships.

At Hearth Support Services we will be known for;

• Our unwavering commitment to delivering better service and quality outcomes for all our clients.

• Our innovation to deliver support practices that are different to the standards offered by other providers.

• Creating a sustainable great place to work through mutual respect, development, and the care we provide for each other.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and talent strategies.

• Support recruitment, succession planning, and retention initiatives to meet business objectives..
• Coach managers on effective people management and leadership development.

Organisational Development

• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and wellbeing strategies.

• Conduct organisational diagnostics, employee surveys, and action planning to continuously improve culture and performance.

People Operations & Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to streamline HR systems, workflows, and policies.

• Lead projects that improve employee experience and operational efficiency.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Champion organisational values and behaviours across all levels.

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this positionS, candidates must possess the following:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development, or a combined People & Culture role..
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.

Skills and Attributes

• Analytical and data-driven with problem-solving capability.

• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.

• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to achieving results.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication capabilities

• Ability to work autonomously, take accountability and be solution-focused

Mandatory Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Employee Working with Children Check

• Must satisfy all visa requirements for working in Australia

• A minimum of two professional references