People & Culture Business Partner

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Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: People & Culture, Hybrid working

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
• Start mid to late Jan 2025

Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our agile Consulting Team. Supported by a dedicated P&C Coordinator, you will provide advice to Partners and team members in order to build capable, high performing teams, including:

• Drive the implementation of all strategic P&C initiatives in your portfolio with a focus on talent management (attraction, engagement, development & retention), culture change, leadership development, diversity, and process improvement.
• Manage the delivery of all core P&C processes in your portfolio and support nationally such as bi-annual performance and reward reviews, talent reviews, annual student recruitment, lateral hire recruitment and L&D.
• Support Partners and their teams across a range of strategic and operational P&C initiatives to create high levels of employee engagement, performance and business results.
• Support the roll out of our new HCMS and ensure adoption.
• Develop and coach the consulting P&C Coordinator.
• Contribute to a high performing and innovative national P&C team.

Skills & experience

You'll be agile, responsive and bring ideas to the table. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Strong generalist skills and a deep understanding of core P&C specialisations such as talent acquisition, talent development, talent management and employee relations.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or relevant Business discipline.
• Passionate about building strong relationships with your client group, peers and team by working collaboratively to deliver impactful solutions.
• Able to engage with senior leaders to quickly build credibility, and where necessary, constructively influence to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to think strategically and translate this into successful practical operational outcomes for your team and client group.
• Ability to think on your feet, solve problems and implement solutions.
• Commitment to enhancing collaboration and a constructive culture.
• Able to work independently and deliver to agreed deadlines with a result driven approach.

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that's tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life, including a 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay.
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy.
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about.
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels.
• And many more

Your application

Click 'Apply' to submit your application or if you have questions about this role, please contact Marnie Wapshott at GTTalentScouts@au.gt.com for a confidential discussion.

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Alternatively, you can get in contact with our Talent Acquisition team at any stage of the recruitment process via their details above or gttalentscouts@au.gt.com.

Advertised: 04 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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