People and Culture Manager

Alpha Omega Aged and Disability Services is a leading provider of community services. We value our employees and are dedicated to fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and safety. As we enter an exciting growth phase, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our workforce management strategy.

Responsibilities:

·       Collaborate as part of the management team to develop and embed a clear People and Culture Strategy that incorporates innovation and digital transformation.

·       Ensure accountability across all HR systems and infrastructures in accordance with strategic priorities and required compliance. This will include aspects of contract management with stakeholders.

·       Provide accurate and timely leadership and advisement to management on all facets of HR policies, practices and legislative rights and responsibilities.

·       Produce and provide monthly reports at Management meetings and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

·       Develop and drive innovative and responsive recruitment & retention strategies that develops people and culture within the company.

·       Provide advice and coach teams in people conversations.

·       In consultation with the Executive team develop KPI’s that support organisational outcomes

·       Oversee ER/IR matters and build a positive employee relations climate

·       Have a commercial acumen to connect people, performance with business outcomes.

·       Implement training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge of the people in the company. This will include developing relationships with stakeholders to enhance employment pathways to assure ongoing succession planning across all positions.

·       Create a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Selection criteria:

·       Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business or Commerce and 4-5 years’ experience minimum

·       Excellent skills and knowledge in HR and Organisational Development operations including recruitment and performance management processes

·       Knowledge of Australian employment legislation landscape

·       Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence others.

·       Demonstrate a working knowledge of ER/IR including award interpretation, employment legislation and people “know-how” with regard to managing cases and mentoring leaders to manage people.

·       Demonstrated experience in workforce planning (for over 150+ employees), developing best-practice HR systems and driving organisational change projects to a successful completion.

·       Previous experience in the community services sector and/or experience with working with a culturally diverse workforce (highly desirable)

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·       High level of interpersonal and soft skills.

·       Skills and knowledge of operations including computerised HR/payroll packages.