People Partner

**People Partner**:
**Lead with Purpose. Partner for Impact.**:
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.

To help us achieve this, we’re seeking an experienced People Partner to drive strategic people outcomes and foster a high-performance, values-driven culture.

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, Accountable, Value Teamwork, Excellent).

Permanent Full Time Hybrid role | Flexible location: NSW, QLD, VIC

**About the Role**:
As a People Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing workforce strategy, leading key people initiatives, and driving cultural alignment across your portfolio. You will lead and develop a team of People Advisors, influencing workplace culture, leadership capability, and employee engagement across Aruma.

Your work will shape how we support our people to be their best — so they, in turn, can deliver great outcomes for the people we support.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Partner with senior leaders to implement Aruma’s People Plan and drive strategic priorities.
- Lead and coach a team of People professionals to deliver operational excellence.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change, and performance management.
- Influence and support leadership capability, culture development, and team effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with industrial instruments, HR policies, and legislative requirements.
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing workforce strategy, leading key people initiatives, and driving cultural alignment across your portfolio

**About You**:
You’re a confident and collaborative HR leader who brings a combination of strategic thinking and operational know-how. You’re comfortable navigating complexity and influencing at all levels of the organisation.

**To be successful, you will have**:

- Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline or related experience
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in generalist HR roles, including senior advisory or partnering roles.
- Demonstrated experience coaching senior leaders and managing ER/IR issues.
- Strong understanding of contemporary people practices, legislation, and industrial instruments.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to relationship building.
- A values-aligned, people-focused approach to leadership and problem solving.

**Why Aruma?**:

- Work for a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference.
- Be part of a progressive and inclusive People Team.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
- Access salary packaging benefits and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Join a team that lives its values: Bold. Respectful. Authentic. Value Teamwork. Excellent.

**Our Commitment to Inclusion**

At Aruma, human rights, respect, and equality are for everyone. We welcome people of all backgrounds to join our team and champion inclusion and empowerment.

**Ready to Make an Impact?**

**Note**: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and complete pre-employment probity checks.

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