People Support Business Partner

Job Description

30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia Req #623 Friday, 7 March 2025 About State Sport Centres: Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community. Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration. About the role: We are seeking a dynamic Generalist HR Business Partner to deliver high-quality HR support, services and advice that enhance employee performance, culture, and engagement. This role plays a key part in driving the values, vision, mission, and strategic priorities of the organisation. The focus is on fostering collaboration, teamwork, and strong business partnerships, while championing best practices, innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement across the HR function. Success in this role requires the ability to adapt and respond flexibly to changing organisational needs, along with strong expertise in employee and industrial relations. This role suits an individual seeking to collaborate within a close-knit HR team, passionate about continuous improvement and committed to making a meaningful impact. As the People Support Business Partner your primary responsibilities will include: Provide strategic and flexible HR consultancy across various functions, including Workcover and compliance management, while fostering strong relationships with leadership and employees. Support leaders in driving people processes that enhance employee performance, capability, and potential, while coaching managers to improve morale, engagement, and retention. In collaboration with Learning & Development colleagues identify and address organisation-wide learning and development needs through targeted training and development plans. Support and manage organisational change and transformation initiatives, leading HR-related projects and participating in cross-functional initiatives. Advise on employee relations, dispute resolution, and industrial relations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, Enterprise Agreement, and relevant legislation. Manage performance counselling, disciplinary processes, and investigations with sensitivity and fairness while contributing to Enterprise Agreement negotiations and consultative processes. Implement employee engagement and retention initiatives, focusing on culture, communication strategies, leadership, and team development. Required skills and Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in HR or related field. 3+ years of experience in a generalist HRBP role. Previous experience working collaboratively with unions (delegates and HSRs). Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Strategic and commercial mindset with the ability to manage priorities. Why is this a great place to work? You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why: Great staff benefits including free parking, gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums. Family and friends’ discounts on gym membership. Discounted access to holiday programs and creche for dependents. Flexible working arrangements. You will be surrounded by elite athletes daily and will be supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation. You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills. We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with. Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best. How to apply: Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abigail Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358 or SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr