Human Resource and Governance Coordinator

Company Overview:

Accounts Plus More are a small CA firm providing accounting, governance, human resource and administration support services primarily in the Not-for-Profit (or as we prefer the term "For Purpose") Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) sector. Our vision is to be an industry leader in the provision of accounting, governance, human resource and administration support services to indigenous and remote For Purpose organisations, and expand our business to other sectors.

About the Opportunity

In this part-time role you will support client organisations remotely (work from home arrangement), with periodic on-site visits to align with governance responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility is to support our clients to meet human resource and governance compliance requirements. Depending on the needs and requirements of our clients, this may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Human Resources Coordination

• Ensuring compliance with workplace legislation
• Assist in the development and update of HR policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements, and organisational goals
• Provide guidance and support to client management on employee relations and benefits
• Recruiting and onboarding support
• Coordination of employee HR documentation and record keeping
• Advising on training and development needs
• Supporting best practice recruitment, performance management, and terminations
• Support payroll administration by maintaining robust compensation reviews, contractual requirements and onboarding processes
• Support client social media processes, as required

Governance Coordination

Coordinate governance requirements for APM clients, in accordance with the Office of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) legislative requirements and best practice, including but not limited to:

• Liaising with Directors and Scheduling meetings
• Preparing meeting notices
• Collecting and disseminating meeting documentation
• Booking meeting venues and arranging appropriate IT requirements to undertake meetings both online, and face to face, as required
• Maintain register of members for client organisations
• Document meeting resolutions and prepare Minutes as required and in accordance with best practice
• prepare and coordinate general, quarterly, annual and extraordinary meetings in accordance with ORIC legislative and best practice requirements
• Maintain register of members
• Support and guide Directors to ensure legislative requirements are met

Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or degree in Human Resources or a related field, or proven experience (minimum 5+ years) as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
• Current professional MAHRI membership (essential) or willingness to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel and Word)
• Familiarity with Human Resources Management Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• An understanding of governance framework for indigenous corporations registered with the Office of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC), or ability to quickly acquire same.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency with unrestricted work rights
• Current Australian driver's licence (essential for periodic on-site visits)
• Willingness to undergo background checks as required by client organisations

You are required to have a high level of interpersonal skills in this role. You will at times be first point of contact for clients with HR concerns, will liaise regularly with clients via phone and email, and must maintain a high level of customer/client focus

• sound time management skills to ensure HR matters are attended to in a timely manner
• A confident and professional manner when liaising with clients and candidates
• The ability to address and resolve issues
• Attention to detail and a drive for accuracy
• Team work – assisting other team members as work load and time permits
• Expert knowledge of industrial relations laws and employment regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure administrative, HR and payroll processes are seamless
• As your time will be billed directly to clients, you will be required to accurately track time and work efficiently
• You will be task driven but also have an ability to work with other team members, helping and guiding them in your areas of expertise

How to Apply

Your application is to be submitted via this Seek advertisement and must include:

• a covering letter highlighting your related experience working in a similar role and your interest in this particular role
• a comprehensive resume detailing your previous experience and qualifications

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