HR Business Partner

At Mercy Community our mission is to support and inspire people in need to live healthy, connected lives within inclusive communities. An opportunity exists for a **Human Resources Business Partner** to support our NDIS Service stream by implementing effective people management practices, and supporting business performance improvement initiatives, including those that lead to increased employee engagement and capability. This role is offered on a **12 Month Fixed-Term** contract.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, you will be instrumental in delivering operational and strategic human resources support to our NDIS Service stream. In this true business partnering role, your key responsibilities will include:

- Providing legislative, EBA and Award Interpretation advice.
- Partnering with Leaders to create and deliver tailored people strategies.
- Coaching, training and mentoring frontline leaders as required.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR/ER practice and legislative requirements.
- Conducting investigations on employee relations issues including grievances and performance and disciplinary concerns.
- Producing and analysing monthly reporting on performance, turnover, and general HR initiatives.
- Identifying and implementing operational solutions to enhance process functionalities.
- Assisting with project related tasks to support the implementation of a HRIS.

**About You**

To be successful in the role you will hold tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field, with previous experience in a generalist HR role. You will have experience in key operational HR areas such as performance management, employee relations, organisational development, and HR best practice. This role will suit someone who can develop trusted and influential relationships with managers and employees.

You will have strong negotiation, interpersonal, consultation and communication skills to provide sound advice to leaders and employees. Your ability to prioritise workloads, deal with competing priorities, and work autonomously will be key to your success.

**We’ll Offer You.**
- Attractive salary including salary sacrificing benefits to increase your take home pay
- Total autonomy with flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

**About Us**

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit, compassionately inspiring and supporting people to live hopeful, connected lives within inclusive communities. We support families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, and live by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Empowerment.

We have been providing services and support for over 150 years and our team operates across a network that encompasses urban, rural and remote communities. Please visit our website to find out more about our dedicated team and the work we do.
- Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon maintaining clear personal history screening checks throughout employment._