Experienced Senior HR Generalist

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Sector - Early Education News Full time

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FROEBEL Australia is a growing not-for-profit provider of early education and care services in Sydney and Melbourne. We currently operate five early learning centres as well as the national professional development program 'Little Scientists'. Please visit our FROEBEL website and our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages to learn more about us.

We are looking for an experienced and committed HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist to join our small, dynamic Head Office team from mid-December 2022 (January start is negotiable) until mid-September 2023 as a maternity leave cover. You will be supported by an exceptional part-time HR Assistant and you will report to the Managing Director.

We need you to

  • have at least 1 year experience as an HR Manager or 2 years+ as a Senior HR Generalist; ideally gained in the early childhood education sector
  • have current knowledge and skills to action all things HR (e.g. workforce planning, managing the employment life-cycle including recruiting, contract preparation, onboarding, performance management and offboarding of employees, workers compensation claim management, payroll [in cooperation with an external provider], providing advice and support to our 5 Centre Managers to ensure compliance with legal requirements incl. the relevant modern awards and our HR policies and practices, maintaining HR systems and records, creating and reviewing policies as required)
  • have a keen interest in supporting our FROEBEL Lounge employee wellbeing initiatives and overseeing our Employee Assistance Program
  • have exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • be relatable and confident in leading challenging conversations
  • be able to build good rapport with the senior management team and other team members as well as external stakeholders
  • have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • be available to travel interstate from time to time as required
  • last but definitely not least: have a sunny personality with a positive mindset.

We offer you
  • a fixed-term maternity leave contract with 38 hours per week (part-time 30+ hours/week negotiable); working partially from home is an option after a settling in period
  • a happy workplace with a driven and supportive team in a modern office close to Wynyard Station
  • a competitive salary
  • an employee wellbeing program, incl. an employee assistance program (access to confidential professional counselling services).

If this role is for you, use the apply button to submit your application. Please attach your CV and a short cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this role.

Interviews will start early for suitable candidates.

FROEBEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

FROEBEL is a child safe organisation.

Only eligible applicants will be contacted by FROEBEL.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
Job function
  • Job functionHuman Resources
  • IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing

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