The Hills Shire Council

HR & Wellbeing Business Partner

Do you have a passion for providing operational and strategic HR advice? Council is seeking a suitably qualified HR professional to join the HR & Wellbeing team in the role of HR & Wellbeing Business Partner. The successful candidate will influence and negotiate with their stakeholders to implement effective HR, WHS and wellbeing policies and practices that support effective business performance.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

The role of our HR & Wellbeing Business Partner includes:

• Partner with the business to implement HR strategies and processed that focus on succession planning, retention and workforce development according to the needs of the business
• Contribute to the creation, development and review of HR policies and processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide advice and interpretation of Awards, relevant legislation and HR policies/procedures relevant on operational HR matters.
• Manage the recruitment process for relevant business units in a timely manner and as per the Recruitment Policy and relevant procedures.
• Coach managers on the implementation of performance and talent management processes as per Council’s policies and procedures.
• Act as a trusted Advisor on employee relations issues. This consists of providing expert advice, managing and resolving complex employee relations issues, such as misconduct, grievances and any other related issues in the workplace.

What we are seeking in our new team member:

1. Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or a related field
2. Greater than 3 years’ of experience in a Human Resource Business Partner role or similar
3. Strong knowledge of Local Government (State) Award and other relevant legislation
4. Demonstrated experience in partnering with people leaders and providing operational HR advice on a range of matters.

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates starting from $114K per annum plus Superannuation paid weekly, opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus (Up to 2% annual salary) + Organisational Bonus (up to $2K). You will also have access to Learning & Development opportunities, Active Social Club, Additional Leave, Modern Offices, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts, onsite undercover parking and an onsite Café.

Next Steps:

Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council  and submit your application online by 5pm on 02 December 2024.  As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.                                   

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.auOffers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.