Manager People

Posted: 04/10/2024

Closing Date: 04/11/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office - Collingwood

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

Do you want to be part of using the business of banking as a force for good? Do you want to create positive impact for people and the planet? Bank Australia is the bank for people who want to be part of a movement creating a fairer and more just world.

We’re growing fast as more people choose to align their banking with their values. We’re a customer owned, B Corp certified bank. We empower our staff and 185,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.

We currently have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Manager People & Culture Operations to join our highly professional and growing People & Culture division. This role will be based in our new, state of the art Head Office in Collingwood and will report to the Head of People & Culture - Operations.

The Manager People & Culture Operations will work collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team to deliver relevant, quality, value-add people solutions for the bank.

This is an office based position.

**Why join us**
- We have big plans to become Australia’s most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.
- As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
- Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
- We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super.
- Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
- We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
- We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
- We care for a conservation reserve - where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

**What you will be doing**
- Manage the annual People & Culture Operations operating plan
- Manage Bank Australia's people strategies and frameworks (including remuneration and performance management) to facilitate effective management of the Bank’s workforce.
- Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team to develop and maintain systems, policies, processes and governance arrangements required to enable the Bank to establish clear workplace standards and manage all aspects of employee relations, wellbeing and safety
- Keeping abreast of business and/or industrial relations legislative changes, including BEAR/FAR obligations and implementing relevant changes to policy and procedures
- In consultation with the Chief Corporate Services Officer and/or Head of People & Culture Operations, participate in the design of various People and Culture projects for implementation across the Bank
- Ensure the Bank’s recruitment strategy and processes are fit for purpose
- Ensure all recruitment policies, activities and procedures meet both state and national legislative requirements
- Provide Talent Acquisition support as required
- Manage the Bank’s remuneration benchmarking surveys
- Oversee periodic performance processes
- Oversee the remuneration review process ensuring equitable outcomes in line with the bank’s reward philosophies and remuneration strategy and framework
- Oversee the annual employee engagement survey process across Bank Australia and work with P&C Business Partners to ensure business leaders implement action plans to drive culture change.

**What you will bring**
- Demonstrable experience as a senior generalist in People and Culture / HR. This experience would typically include change management, project management, recruitment, remuneration, benefits, and policy development
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Business or related field is desirable
- Leadership experience in HR and/or Organisational Development in a complex organisation, preferably within banking or financial services
- Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders at all levels
- Previous experience in successfully providing coaching and feedback to stakeholders, leaders, peers and team members
- Excellent level of compliance and legislation knowledge in relevant areas such as workplace relations and recruitment
- Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.