- Full-range generalist position that gives you the opportunity to partner with a range of stakeholders across the business whilst remaining hands-on.
- Lead the people strategy and processes for a growing, 150 person organisation.
- Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organisational design, team capability and culture.
- Full time or Part time (4 days)
- Purpose-driven Financial Services Group.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a specialist financial services provider dedicated to delivering personalised home loan solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of the Australian market. They offer flexible and tailored home loan products designed to support a diverse range of borrowers, including those with complex or non-traditional financial circumstances.
Bringing a wealth of industry expertise, they partner with mortgage brokers to deliver smart, accessible lending options that enable more Australians to achieve homeownership. Their innovative and client-focused approach has established them as a trusted alternative in the lending space. Today, they are poised for further growth and evolution, making this an exciting time to join the business.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this newly evolved role is ideal for a strategic, dynamic and people-centric HR leader to step in during a period of growth and transformation. You’ll lead the People Function, and act as a key business partner to the executive team, supporting them in lifting leadership capability and fostering a high performance, inclusive culture. This role offers the rare opportunity to be both a strategic driver, and an operational anchor – advising at the top table while staying connected to the employee experience on the ground, and in the field.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders to enhance current processes, drive employee engagement, and facilitate organisational change initiatives. With plenty of variety and scope to make an impact, this role is perfect for an experienced HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building exceptional employee experiences.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- Coaching and mentoring leaders through performance, change, employee relations issues, using sound judgement and commercial insight.
- Partnering with leaders to design and implement strategic HR initiatives, policies, and workforce plans aligned to business goals.
- Leading talent management strategies including onboarding, performance management, career development, and succession planning.
- Driving employee engagement and retention strategies, with a focus on culture, recognition, wellbeing, and internal communications.
- Designing and delivering L&D Initiatives to build internal capability and support leadership growth.
- Overseeing payroll, benefits, and employee data in partnership with Finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles across all people processes and initiatives
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Our ideal candidate is a confident, credible HR leader with a commercial mindset and strong leadership building skills. You thrive in environments where you can wear both strategic and operational hats, and you enjoy coaching leaders through change and growth.
You will drive improvements, seek out efficiencies, lead by example and think strategically with the businesses C-Suite team members. You know how to influence at C-suite level while staying connected to your people. And you’re excited by the opportunity to build and shape a people function that adds real value to the business.
You will bring:
- 5–8 years’ experience in a generalist or standalone HR role, with a strong track record of managing a broad range of responsibilities and leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with executives or senior leaders on strategic HR initiatives.
- Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and partner effectively with senior leaders.
- Exceptional communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel and reporting capability.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- A full HR remit with the scope to drive strategic people outcomes
- A close-knit, values-led business in growth mode
- Direct access to senior decision makers and the opportunity to influence direction
- Competitive salary and a collaborative, high-performance culture
HOW TO JOIN US
You may apply using your LinkedIn profile; however, we would love to know more. Therefore, we welcome the inclusion of a CV and/or attached a cover letter.
For further information, please contact Georgia Roberts on groberts@partale.com.au.
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