Strategic People Partner

11 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia AFL Australia Full time
About Us

The Australian Football League (AFL) is a leading sports organization that works tirelessly to enhance and grow the game of Australian Rules football. With a strong presence in all states and at all levels, we strive to create a fun, inclusive, and purpose-led environment for our people to thrive and succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People team in Brisbane. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a strategic role in delivering on our People plan and supporting the achievement of our organizational priorities.

As a true partner, you will focus on building strong relationships with our Heads of State and Leaders across QLD and NT, providing considered strategic and practical HR support and advice, influencing positive and sustainable business outcomes, organizational effectiveness, and capability development.

You will also contribute to the development and implementation of our People plan and People team initiatives across talent, learning and development, employee relations, engagement, health & wellbeing, and systems and processes.

Key Accountabilities
  • Act as a key member of our leadership team, participating in leadership team meetings and providing input on initiatives and decisions at community level.
  • Coach and influence leaders at all levels on best practice HR and people-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, and recruitment practices.
  • Manage and lead complex end-to-end employee relations case management.
  • Partner and support leaders through design and implementation of organizational change and job re-design opportunities.
  • Support the business with navigating a range of complex matters and issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Partner with the business to support processes for talent identification, succession planning, and capability development activities to build a diverse talent pipeline and bench strength.
  • Work in tandem with our People Business Partner counterpart for Game Development to drive the People plan across the whole Game Development business unit.
  • Collaborate with other People Business Partners, the people operations team, and people specialists to inform and provide feedback on the transformation and improvement of our programs and services.
  • Create and empower positive and healthy daily experiences for our people in a hybrid working model.
  • Analyze people-related data via our monthly people dashboard to identify trends and opportunities that will enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Drive participation and analyze employee engagement survey results and support business action planning.
  • Contribute to key projects within and outside of your core role and support and contribute to the success of the broader team, including ad-hoc projects.
Our Ideal Team Member

We are looking for someone with significant experience in HR/People business partnering roles in medium to large organizations, including exposure to supporting stakeholders both in person and remotely.

You will need a comprehensive understanding of the industrial relations landscape, award interpretation, legislation, and governance, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and changing environment.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care, and we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Our Culture

Please visit our website to learn more about our culture and values.

The Perks
  • Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
  • My Development – lean into our My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, and formal learning
  • Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
  • My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
  • AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends

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