People Advisor L Newcastle or Warilla

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- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
- Be part of an inclusive business, making a positive impact.

**About Us**:
At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity.

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is **BRAVE**. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (**Bold**, **Respectful**, **Authentic**, **Value Teamwork**, **Excellent**).

**About the role**:
The People Advisor coordinates a range of generalist People related functions within a geographical area and/or business stream. They support with leadership/management teams and employees to ensure Aruma’s HR policies, procedures, practices are implemented in line with our values and Code of Conduct. The focus of the role is to provide advice, and to support managers / supervisors on a range of employment related matters.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Advises managers on all people matters as they arise and as appropriate, and is consistent with Aruma policies and values, and legislative requirements.
- Works to resolve conflict in the first instance within role and functional limits; escalates where appropriate.
- Effectively manages internal customer relationship needs and expectations.
- Participates in and provides oversight and guidance for disciplinary and grievance investigations, ensuring adherence to organisational policies and legislative requirements.
- Provides accurate and timely advice in relation to award and agreement interpretation and implementation, seeking guidance where required.
- Effective collaboration with specialist advisors to ensure alignment to operational requirements, such as collaborating with Talent Advisors for recruitment and selection or Recover at Work Advisors for Workers.
- Facilitates the onboarding and probationary actions of new employees.
- Supports management in the implementation of a portfolio/region wide talent and succession planning strategy
- Assists the Professional Development Review process

**Benefits of working with Aruma**:

- ** Salary Packaging**: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- ** Fitness Passport**: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- ** Employee Assistance Program**: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- ** Training**: Opportunity for accredited training through our RTO
- ** Discounted Health Insurance**:Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- ** Recognition & Rewards**: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
- ** Job Satisfaction**: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

**What you need to be successful in this role**:

- A commitment to Aruma’s Code of Conduct
- Must have 3+ years of HR Advisor role experience in a fast-paced environment including employee relations, performance management and workplace change.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Sound written communication skills, including the ability to prepare written reports
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and business improvement
- Ability to advise frontline managers
- Demonstrated evidence of personal resilience, action orientation, initiative, drive for results and ability to prioritize conflicting priorities
- Demonstrated personal effectiveness including time management, timely decision making, organised, planning, managing, and measuring work
- Excellent computer literacy and confidence and capability in using systems and technology
- Sound knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety

**About You**:

- Relevant certification if/when required.
- Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a keen understanding of diverse experiences.
- Excellent communication skills to be the voice that resonates with others.
- Enthusiastic team player, eager to collaborate and inspire.
- Hold current or willingness to obtain relevant regulatory requirements (as per role and/or State).Video