Human Resources Manager

Anglicare is on the lookout for its next Manager Human Resources

Due to an internal promotion, a vacancy to become Anglicare's Manager Human Resources has arisen.

Anglicare is open to this permanent, full-time role being based in either Hobart or Launceston

This is a broad ranging role that works closely with the General Manager, People and Organisational Development to implement Anglicare's workforce strategies.

You will be an exemplary people leader who has strong experience leading a team of HR professionals. You will be able to quickly build trust across the organisation and provide HR support and solutions to Anglicare's service delivery business units to allow them to deliver high-quality client outcomes.

With a workforce of around 800 employees and services across a range of areas including aged care, disability services, community services, housing support and accommodation services, the ideal candidate will have experience working in a complex, multidisciplinary human services environment, with the ability to focus on strategic direction but implement operational solutions.

The Manager Human Resources will lead Anglicare's HR portfolio, including recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and industrial relations.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Leading and managing the Human Resources and Industrial Relations teams to achieve outcomes that support Anglicare's strategic initiatives.
• Overseeing the daily workflow of the Human Resources Unit.
• Contributing to Anglicare's continuous improvement culture and encouraging staff engagement.
• Providing support and guidance to the Human Resources team, management and other staff when complex, specialised and sensitive issues arise and may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in some circumstances, such as investigations and terminations.
• Managing the talent acquisition process, which includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of job applicants, and collaborating with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures based on relevant legislative requirements and contemporary HR management practices.
• Assisting General Managers in workforce planning to develop and maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Investigating and making recommendations to employee complaints and grievances as required, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Participating in enterprise bargaining negotiations and major change processes as required.
• Advocacy services and representing Anglicare at relevant Commissions and Tribunals. This includes liaising with external consultants where relevant and as required.

You'll need to have:

• substantial HR generalist experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment, at a senior level with direct accountability for significant HR deliverables.
• An ability to interpret legislation, regulations, Awards, and Industrial Agreements and draft and implement policy and procedure. This includes a sound understanding and working knowledge of the federal industrial relations system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interviewing, counselling, negotiating and report writing.
• Demonstrated competence in conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills. This includes experience in research, policy and program development.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant
• Not-for-profit salary packaging is available which can increase your take-home pay
• The opportunity to undertake career progression through the whole of organisation projects
• A friendly and supportive work environment.