Your Impact

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will report directly to the HR Manager and work collaboratively with the wider HR team to support a positive and productive workforce culture, successfully managing the full HR life cycle.

The HR team is responsible for providing best practice advice and support to the organisation in relation to employee engagement and retention, performance development, performance management, wellbeing, health and safety as well as managing staff records, all related policies and procedures and relevant reporting.

The Role

The HR Business Partner role provides key support and expert advice to managers and staff in all HR matters while developing collaborative partnerships with managers to understand their operational needs.

The position also plays a key role in occupational health and safety, contributes to the development of HR strategy, and to the development and implementation of the HR operational plan to ensure strategic goals are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with line managers to support all employment aspects across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach and guide staff and line managers in the correct and consistent interpretation and application of the Enterprise Agreement and HR policies and procedures.
• Engage in investigation and resolution of complex workplace grievances, performance management issues, mediation and dispute resolution, and other industrial relations matters.
• Support the HR Manager in leading and managing the HR team to achieve their individual potential and collective goals in delivering operational priorities.
• Take a lead role in proactive workplace safety initiatives and occupational health and safety management.
• Develop and analyse key HR metrics to identify trends and use to for strategic and operational decision making.

What you'll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Formal qualifications in Human Resources or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience as HR practitioner effectively supporting managers and staff across the breadth of all HR functions.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of industrial instruments, applicable legislation including OHS and return to work obligations.
• Ability to contribute to the development of HR strategy, policies & procedures, project planning and coordination.
• Advanced skills in HR data analysis and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, great with time management and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment and working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities is highly desirable.

In return

You'll be rewarded with:

• An attractive remuneration package of $102-107k plus superannuation (based on experience).
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options.
• A role with true purpose to make a difference in people's lives.
• A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Foundation House is an inclusive employer

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

Read more about our history on our website here.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page. Please note, applications will be considered as they are received, and the ad may be withdrawn earlier than the end date.

For enquiries please contact Justin Curreen-Harris from our HR Team via [email protected] using the subject line: HR Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.

A position description is attached.