HR Business Partnering Manager (PLMSP – Palladium)

Project Overview:

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.

Role Overview:

Supporting the Project HR Manger and the Senior Leadership team (SLT) the Human Resources (HR) Business Partnerin g Manager will develop, drive and deliver contemporary and strategic people focused HR strategies to support the business and project outcomes. This position is a critical link between the transformational and transactional HR support, partnering with Leads and Managers to provide generalist HR support and operating as a strategic business partner, people and administrative champion and change agent for the business. This is a fixed term opportunity required for 4 years with possibility of extension.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The HR Business Partnering Manager will:

• Work closely with the Project HR Manager to provide strategies and advice to managers on best practice HR processes including performance management, case management, cyclical HR activities, employee investigations.
• Develop and oversee the administrative processes of the HR team ensuring efficient, compliant practices.
• Use HR and employee data to provide key insights to the senior leadership team (SLT) for people initiatives.
• Provide subject management expertise to the SLT on building organisational capability, retention and engagement, performance management and culture.
• Foster equality, diversity and inclusion, drawing on capabilities from across the Program and palladium wherever possible.

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Work experience providing HR Business partner/ Senior business partner support providing people-focused solutions that align to business needs.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading a small HR team with a coaching and mentoring approach.
• Experience working across a Pacific context, including support to ex-pat and locally engaged staff.
• Demonstrated experience working within an agile, adaptable business and managing HR activities in an adaptive and responsive manner.
• Strong communication skills, ability to build relationships with hiring managers and leads, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff (from Senior Leadership to Officers).

Applications close on Sunday 24th November, 2024, 11.59pm AEST and will be assessed on a rolling basis.

This position is based in Brisbane, Australia. We are focused on building a diverse workforce to enhance our support and we welcome applications from Pacific Island and Timor-Leste candidates, as well as those living and working in Australia. You must have valid Australian work rights to be considered for this position – visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates who are willing to relocate for the position must do so at their own expense.

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact PLMSP.HR@thepalladiumgroup.com

About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal c haracteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodation to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.