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
