Manager HR Business Partnering

**_The Opportunity_**

At ReturnToWorkSA, our new service delivery model reflects our commitment to a culture of continuous improvement. This strategic shift enables us to release three critical roles for recruitment, each key to driving the anticipated outcomes of our new way of working.

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an experienced people-leader to join us as the Manager HR Business Partnering at ReturnToWorkSA. In this unique leadership role, you will have the chance to influence real organisational change by partnering with senior leaders and driving proactive people solutions. You will manage and provide your team of HR Business Partners with the tools, resources, and support needed to deliver strategic, consultative advice and service delivery. By aligning People, Capability and Culture (PC&C) initiatives with the organisation’s priorities, you’ll contribute to Scheme outcomes and manage the industrial and employee relations landscape.

**_ The position_**

As the Manager HR Business Partnering, you will lead and guide a dedicated HR Business Partnering team in the “flow to work” approach to implement strategic HR initiatives that drive organisational effectiveness, talent development and employee engagement. You will be responsible for implementing consistent HR frameworks and processes within designated business groups, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive work environment. A key aspect of your role will involve managing high-risk employee and industrial relations issues and working closely with HR Business Partners to mitigate risks and ensure effective resolution while coaching managers. Additionally, you will lead enterprise agreement negotiations.

**_ This role will be a full-time fixed term contract for 3 years._**

**_ What you bring_**
- Substantial HR experience, including in a business partnering or HR leadership role
- Strong knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and organisational development practices and principles with sound decision making skills
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
- Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex business challenges
- Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills
- Proven track record of managing and mitigating complex industrial and employee relations issues including workplace investigations and enterprise agreement negotiations

**_ReturnToWorkSA Profile_**

**_ At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury. _**Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible.

**_ Why join us?_**

Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

- An extensive wellbeing program
- access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
- a free onsite gym and bike storage
- annual vaccinations, skin checks, seasonal fruit and corporate cup challenge
- discounted corporate private health insurance
- and a proactive EAP provider
- Flexible work options including part time and working from home
- Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
- Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

**_Special requirements/Conditions_**
- National Police Check
- Qualification checks
- Some occasional out of hours work may be required.

**_Further information_**

Manager HR Business Partnering - Position Description - May 2025.docx

The salary range for this position is aligned with the Mercer CED Job Evaluation framework. The final offer will be commensurate with your qualifications, skills and experience.

**_ How to apply_**

Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to **Monique Roberts, Executive Leader - People, Capability and Culture by 12:00pm 16 May 2025**. If you would like to discuss the position further, **Monique Roberts** can be contacted on **08 8233 2427**.

**_ Inclusion and acceptance_**

ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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