Human Resources Advisor - Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Ltd - HealthCareer

First listed on: 30 May 2023

Human Resources Advisor

The Organisation
An exciting opportunity exists to work for one of South West Queensland's most dynamic and community responsive organisations. Lifeline Darling Downs (LDDSWQL) has been serving the community of Toowoomba, and the wider South Western Queensland area for over 40 years.

About the Role

As the Human Resources Advisor, you will act as the first point of contact for managers and staff to provide a full generalist service across all areas of HR. This includes Recruitment and Onboarding, Remuneration advice, Employee Relations, ensuring compliance with Policy and Procedures and managing the ConnX HR information system.

The Benefits

  • $44.92 per hour (commencement rate) + Super
  • Salary Packaging available (which significantly increases take home pay)
  • Full-time permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Advisory: Providing effective and timely HR advice to staff, and Managers regarding HR policies, procedures, legislation guidelines and employee relations issues.
  • Recruitment: Working alongside Managers to establish recruitment requirements and providing advice and support to hiring managers to ensure appropriate strategic recruitment decisions are made.
  • Employee Relations: Providing coaching and assistance to Managers in carrying out performance management processes, handling disciplinary issues and the grievance handling process. Providing advice and support in carrying out terminations. 
  • Legislation, Compliance & Audit: Interpret and monitor updates to legislation and awards.  Report on changes to legislation to COO Corporate & HR to ensure best practice and legislative compliance.
  • General administration and reporting: Including monthly HR reporting, auditing, document management (i.e., employment contracts and variation letters), maintaining the HR calendar, responding to general inquiries, and providing support with cyclical HR activities and initiatives. Perform quality control audits to identify issues and maintain a quality improvement approach to operations.
  • Remuneration & Benefits:  Provide advice to mangers and staff on Remuneration and Work Value issues. Provide leadership and advice on all Remuneration activities. 
  • HR Operations: Managing projects across all service areas of HR and supporting the implementation of annual HR strategic goals.  Implement, maintain, and continuously improve all HRIS platforms to ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Thorough understanding of HR best practices and employment laws and regulations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field and/or 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources operations.
  • A strong communicator with both written and oral skills, able to present ideas in a user-friendly manner to ensure understanding for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop recommendations based on high level reporting and data analysis.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with all levels of the organisation.
  • Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, time management and leadership skills
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports, business plans and develop policies.
  • An ability to manage daily HR queries inclusive of policies, grievances, employment contracts, performance management, remuneration matters. 

Interested??  Apply Now!  Applications will close 5pm on the 11th June 2023.  Please ensure to include a cover letter with your application.