People and Culture Business Partner

**Your Role**: Reporting to the National People and Culture Operations Manager, The People and Culture Business Partner (P&C BP) will provide comprehensive P&C advisory support to local Leaders, Managers and Employees, while partnering with the local General Manager of SA.

**You will add value to Gallagher Bassett across the following**:

- Support the business in driving a culture of high engagement and high performance, through supporting initiatives and programs including our global and national employee engagement surveys
- The P&C BP will provide front line ER support, advice and coaching to the local leadership teams including Managers, Leaders and GMs
- Partnering with the South Australian Senior Leadership Group this role supports the local business to deliver value-added services that reflect the broader P&C objectives
- Champion P&C initiatives within the local business, and nationally, such as Inclusion & Diversity, EEO, Bullying, Harassment training.
- Case manage any ER and RTW cases that might arise, with a focus on proactive management and early intervention and support by providing workplace advice to resolve first level issues / grievances in local business
- Support effective utilization of GB’s Performance framework, providing performance management training for all staff and managers.
- Drive performance management processes and behaviours in the local business to assist the achievement of the business objectives.
- Advise Leaders and Managers on the management of non-performance (e.g. policy interpretation, coaching, etc) and develop leadership capability to enable effective performance management practices.
- Support the change processes (including milestones, timelines, guidelines and toolkits) by building a shared enthusiasm and purpose for change and supporting individuals in the local business to manage change.
- Partner with Talent Attraction Partners to consult with Leaders and Managers to understand role needs, develop/refine position descriptions and evaluate roles.
- Successfully driving fortnightly Workforce Planning meetings from end-to-end
- Support local engagement committees and contribute to the success of initiatives such as wellbeing, inclusion and volunteering opportunities.

**We’re interested in hearing from people who possess**:

- Experience in a previous Generalist or Business Partnering position within a corporate environment (essential).
- Comfortable supporting an Operational client group of up to 300 employees with a view to expand
- Strong generalist understanding of HR legislation, risk and compliance issues
- Previously demonstrated ability to work with high level stakeholders with a focus on customer service delivery in the P&C space
- Previous experience with leadership development and succession planning
- Previous experience in fast-paced, high intensity industry
- Ability to deal confidently with staff at all levels, you must have strong communication skills and consistently aim to provide the highest level of customer service to your client group.
- Strong understanding of workplace relations legislation
- Tertiary qualification in HR

**If you live our values and demonstrate the people capabilities, we can not only offer you great career opportunities, but on a day to day you’ll experience the following**:

- Attractive remuneration packaging
- Truly flexible work hours with 9-day fortnights / RDOs available
- State-of-the-art operating systems and technology
- Staff referral incentive
- Opportunities for ongoing education and development
- Service recognition awards
- Employee assistance program for yourself and immediate family members
- A fun, supportive, and inclusive working environment

**A brief overview on GB**:
Gallagher Bassett is Australia’s largest Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Our focus is refreshingly simple: we manage insurance claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured corporations.

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has six offices in Australia located in Northern Territory, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, employing over 1000 staff.

GB values its employees and offers a friendly, comfortable working environment that facilitates a Work and Life Balance

**To apply**:
To be considered for this opportunity you must have right to live and work in Australia when applying.

Agency applicants will not be considered for this position.

**_GB is continuing to welcome new team members Australia-wide in a safe way during the COVID-19 Pandemic, prioritizing the wellbeing and safety of our people during this challenging time. Through digital onboarding and training, we are able to offer all team members connectedness and a sense of belonging to their team while working remotely. _**
- Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity