People & Culture Business Partner

518155
- HAMPTON PARK, VIC, 3976
- People and Transformation
- Permanent Full time

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G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day. Our core values of _passion, innovation, dedication, compassion_, and _integrity,_ unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

**The Opportunity**

Due to continuing growth and transformation, we are currently seeking a talented, professional, and capable **People & Culture Business Partner** to join our high-performing Victorian operational team, supporting the Eastern region.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnership & Performance, this position is based in Victoria and will see you leading the operational implementation of the P&C strategy whilst mentoring and supporting our G8 Leaders in handling end to end people management processes. You will also be responsible for providing business-focused, strategic, and operational HR advice and services across your designated region. This a truly challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity to make a difference in a crucial sector of the community that positively impacts thousands of families every day.

**Your day-to-day**

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

- Build strong working relationships with Centre Managers, Area Managers and Regional Manager
- Partner with leaders to determine talent requirements both now and into the future for meaningful succession planning
- Provide performance management support whilst managing and resolving employee relations issues including support with investigations
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to ensure regulatory compliance relating to the day-to-da management of employees within the education sector
- Facilitate and manage the performance management cycle across your region
- Work closely with the Recruitment team to participate in key appointments across your region whilst supporting hiring managers in the selection process to identify and manage talent.
- Support the implementation of G8 remuneration, reward and recognition programs
- Provide data and analytics for discussion with leaders to inform business decisions
- Actively promote a positive organisational culture

**About You**

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

- 5+ years of HR generalist experience.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, multi-site organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management and proven business partnering ability.
- Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and organising skills.
- Demonstrates initiative, capacity to work without supervision and confidence in decision making.
- _Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check_

**Benefits Include**:

- Competitive salary package
- Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.
- Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
- Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
- Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions.
- G8 Education is a c_ommitted advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child_ abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. _All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business._