Human Resources Advisor

About the Opportunity 

This is a diverse generalist role that plays a vital role in supporting service areas by providing quality HR advisory support and driving consistent people practices. This role delivers everyday HR operations including award/agreement interpretation, performance matters, employee engagement, HRIS management, HR process improvement and projects.

This is a hands-on, fast paced role which is part of a collaborative Human Resources team.

You are solution focused, responsive and approachable. You have sound HR foundations and understand how to provide clear, helpful advice to managers and staff in a respectful and professional manner. You are confident working with policies, awards and systems and have a continuous improvement mindset.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide generalist HR advice and support to managers and employees in relation to recruitment, employment changes, remuneration, probationary periods, performance management, and employee relations

• Understand the business and workforce and make appropriate HR considerations for advice and support

• Effectively interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and MCM policies & procedures to provide sound advice to managers and employees

• Consult with hiring managers to develop and implement innovative and targeted attraction strategies and providing dedicated support to programs experiencing high volume recruitment or low applicant response rates

• Provide timely and accurate employment safety screening advice to managers and employees and taking actions where appropriate

• Identify and contributing to process improvement to create business efficiencies and improve user experience for stakeholders

• Drive improvement opportunities in human resources information systems content and design and building continual subject matter expertise and superuser status

• Effectively work together with colleagues to deliver quality HR practices

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in a HR or a related discipline

• Generalist HR knowledge and experience in providing advisory services

• Ability to understand and interpret enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation 

• Written and verbal communication to effectively engage others, manage conflict and negotiate appropriate outcomes 

• An understanding of and experience with performance management, investigating complaints, grievances and allegations

• An understanding of best practice recruitment and retention strategies and trends

Screening Criteria

• National Police check

• Working with Children check or ability to obtain

• Valid Victorian Drivers license

• Right to Work in Australia

   

Applications for this role will close on 18th July and may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.