People & Culture Business Partner

Position Purpose  The People & Culture Partner plays a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with organisational goals while driving initiatives that enhance culture, engagement, and organisational capability   This role combines strategic HR business partnering with organisational development expertise to improve business performance, employee experience, and workplace effectiveness.  This role requires strong people skills, a high level of emotional intelligence and a respect for confidentiality is essential to build positive and trusting relationships with all stakeholders.   About Hearth  Hearth is a registered NDIS and TAC disability support services provider.

Our pledge as an organisation is to be a driving force in changing the sector to improve quality of life outcomes for people with disability. Hearth strives to create an environment that nurtures, supports, and engages with participants and support workers to provide the highest standard of care. We achieve this through fostering and cultivating long-term, sustainable relationships.  At Hearth Support Services we will be known for;  Our unwavering commitment to delivering better service and quality outcomes for all our clients.  Our innovation to deliver support practices that are different to the standards offered by other providers.   Creating a sustainable great place to work through mutual respect, development, and the care we provide for each other.    Key Responsibilities  HR Business Partnering  Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and talent strategies.  Support recruitment, succession planning, and retention initiatives to meet business objectives. .  Coach managers on effective people management and leadership development.  Organisational Development     Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and wellbeing strategies.  Conduct organisational diagnostics, employee surveys, and action planning to continuously improve culture and performance.  People Operations & Efficiency  Identify opportunities to streamline HR systems, workflows, and policies.  Lead projects that improve employee experience and operational efficiency.  Culture & Employee Experience  Champion organisational values and behaviours across all levels.  Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.  Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.    Requirements Selection Criteria  To be successful in this positionS, candidates must possess the following:  Qualifications  Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related field.  Experience  3+ years’ experience in HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development, or a combined People & Culture role. .  Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.  Skills and Attributes  Analytical and data-driven with problem-solving capability.  High degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.  Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to achieving results.  Highly developed written and verbal communication capabilities  Ability to work autonomously, take accountability and be solution-focused  Mandatory Requirements  NDIS Worker Screening Check  Employee Working with Children Check   Must satisfy all visa requirements for working in Australia  A minimum of two professional references