People Experience Business Partner

Full time, permanent role ( 38 hours per week)
- Attractive package including NFP benefit
- Base location: Rhodes and Prestons. Hybrid working arrangements in place

**Join Independence Australia as a People Experience Business Partner**

Independence Australia, a leading organization empowering individuals to live their best lives, is seeking a skilled People Experience Business Partner to join our Sydney team. We provide essential support and services to people with disabilities, healthcare professionals, and the elderly, making a real impact. If you're passionate about making a difference, read on

**About Us**

Independence Australia is a renowned organization committed to transforming lives and creating positive change. We provide a range of essential services to enhance independence and well-being. Join our exceptional team and be part of an organization that truly makes a difference.

**The Role**

As the People Experience Business Partner you will align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units across NSW and report to the National People Experience Manager based in Victoria. You will be responsible to implement operational HR requirements and provide specialist coaching, support, and influence to enable key stakeholders to deliver on business plans.

You will be playing a critical role in ensuring effective employee relations, advocating for fair and compliant practices, and facilitating positive workplace experiences.

You will be working in partnership with the business to manage, resolve and reduce employee relations issues whilst ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory compliance plans, processes, and systems to reduce or eliminate risks. You will play a vital role within the organisation in providing HR policy interpretation and guidance, including the EBA.

Be ready for frequent visits to our warehouse at Prestons and Rhodes office to provide HR support to teams located there, with a minimum of three days per fortnight spent in each site.

**Our Perks**
- Competitive Compensation:_ We value top talent and offer a competitive salary package, which includes a base salary of $120k plus superannuation and salary packaging. Salary packaging is a unique benefits program for non-profit organizations, allowing you to save on taxes.
- Professional Development:_ Access a range of development opportunities to advance your career. You'll be working with our National People Experience Manager, who is a highly approachable professional with extensive experience in the industry.
- Collaborative Environment:_ Join forces with an incredible and diverse group of individuals who genuinely care about each other. We're more than colleagues; we're people who support and uplift one another.

**Who We're Seeking**
- Hard skills:_ expertise in EBA negotiations and investigations, as well as a solid understanding of industrial relations. Knowledge of the SCHADS award is highly desired, although it is not mandatory.
- Strong Communication:_ Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence change.
- Pre-employment checks: _NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, Evidence of 3xCOVID-19 Vaccination
- Strategic Mindset:_ Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and proactively improve the employee experience.
- Empathy and Compassion:_ Foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
- Problem-Solving Skills:_ Analyze complex situations, identify the root causes of problems, create a set of possible solutions, and make informed decisions.
- Sense of Humor:_ Life's too short to be serious all the time We're seeking someone who can lighten the mood, crack a joke, and bring a smile to our faces. Bad puns and hilarious stories are highly encouraged (no pressure).