Business Partner, People and Culture

**Business Partner People and Culture**
**Operations Division**
**Clerk Grade 7/8**
**Full-time temporary opportunity for a period of 12 months**
- An opportunity has arisen in the People and Culture team for a Business Partner for a period of up to 12 months
- Competitive remuneration package up to $126,221 p.a. (package includes salary between $101,947 - $112,849 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
- We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our engaged and highly productive team

**About this opportunity**

In this role you will:

- Operate as a partner to people leaders to identify and deliver human resources initiatives based on HR specific metrics and evidence-based workforce information.
- Build and manage effective client relationships by working with people leaders in identifying areas for improvement in their workforces to support and coach them in managing performance, employee relations, workforce planning and development of team capability.
- Develop project plans, communication strategies, systems, tools and review processes to identify and address issues and to embed successful program and strategy delivery and implementation.
- Work collaboratively to implement employee engagement and retention programs, encompassing effective culture and communication strategies, leadership, and team development.
- Provide responsive and specialised HR advice, support and coaching of people leaders and staff and contribute to people management processes and strategies ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.
- Contribute to and undertake job analysis and design, organisation reviews, change management programs and performance management.
- Review, develop and implement policies and procedures to support the delivery of HR initiatives.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Business and/or equivalent experience is required. Along with significant knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy and guidelines relevant to human resource management combined with knowledge of contemporary human resource trends and practices.

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

**What we offer**
- Flexible working conditions, including hybrid working and the ability to work extra hours where required over several days or weeks and then reclaim those hours as time off.
- Professional development opportunities, including study support and targeted training programs to further develop in your career.
- Exceptional work environment located in the heart of the CBD, with ergonomic workstations and dedicated staff breakout spaces overlooking Macquarie Street or the Domain.
- Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations, gym programs and staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop.
- Staff engagement activities, such as workplace committees, a staff suggestion scheme and all staff actively participating in the development of the Library’s Strategic Plan.

**How to apply**
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.
- Outline how you have partnered with a people leader to manage an employee relations issue. What did you need to consider and how did you determine the best approach?
- Describe a time you have either developed or introduced an initiative or program that has resulted in a positive outcome for an employee, team or the business.

Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide