People and Culture Business Partner
Public Sector People ·www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
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We are currently partnering with a Local Council seeking an experienced Senior Business Partner to provide both strategic and operational HR support across a diverse portfolio during a key period of transformation and workforce activity on a short-term contract basis.
This senior generalist opportunity will see you partnering closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver high-quality HR consultancy, employee relations support, and workforce solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
About the role Reporting into the People & Culture leadership team, this role will provide end-to-end HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, while contributing to broader organisational initiatives and people strategies.
Initially, the key focus areas will include:
About you To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:
This senior generalist opportunity will see you partnering closely with leaders across the organisation to deliver high-quality HR consultancy, employee relations support, and workforce solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
About the role Reporting into the People & Culture leadership team, this role will provide end-to-end HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, while contributing to broader organisational initiatives and people strategies.
Initially, the key focus areas will include:
- Building strong and trusted partnerships with leaders across the organisation
- Coaching and supporting leaders across all aspects of employee management
- Providing specialist advice and support across employee and industrial relations matters
- Supporting workplace culture uplift, leadership capability and workforce outcomes
- Contributing to HR projects, policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with workforce planning, organisational development and change initiatives
- Supporting recruitment activities and broader people operations as required
About you To be successful in this position you will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People & Culture role
- Demonstrated experience in Employee Relations and HR consultancy within Local Government or a complex unionised environment
- Sound understanding of Fair Work legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
- Proven ability to coach, influence and partner with leaders at all levels
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience contributing to organisational development, workforce planning and culture initiatives
- A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
- Local Council / government experience is vital
- Immediate start opportunity
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Local Government
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Where is the People and Culture Business Partner job located?
The People and Culture Business Partner role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the People and Culture Business Partner role pay?
Public Sector People lists the People and Culture Business Partner role at AUD 55–65 per hour.
Is the People and Culture Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the People and Culture Business Partner role?
The People and Culture Business Partner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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