Are you a People and Culture Advisor ready to make an impact in a dynamic, people-focused organisation?
Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, in this newly created role you'll partner with leaders to drive collaboration and best-practice HR initiatives across the employee lifecycle. If you have strong generalist HR experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Who we are
We’re a contemporary Chartered Accounting firm based in the heart of Bendigo, Djaara Country, with a team of over 100 professionals. For more than 75 years, we’ve proudly served Bendigo and the surrounding areas, becoming a key part of the community.
Our culture
We believe every single team member is a leader and contributes to the success of our clients and our firm. We invest in organisational development, leadership skills, career planning, recognition and coaching to enhance the experiences for our team. A core part of our identity is our commitment to our local regional community.
The role
The People and Culture Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the People and Culture Manager to deliver comprehensive people and culture support. This position includes diverse responsibilities such as policy development, end-to-end recruitment, learning and development, onboarding, supporting performance management, HR compliance, and health and safety initiatives.
This part-time position offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible scheduling options.
Key accountabilities
* Implement best practices in HR processes, programs, and initiatives.
* Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development while providing HR advice and fostering employee engagement.
* Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
* Maintain accurate HR records and databases, providing data analytics to support informed decision-making.
* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring compliance with OH&S standards.
* Assist in implementing learning and development programs to support employee growth and capability.
* Support leaders in performance management, talent management, and career development planning.
* Collaborate with departments to understand business needs and drive a high-performance culture.
* Contribute to HR strategy execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
As the ideal candidate, you will have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an HR advisory role.
* Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
* Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities.
AFS will offer you
* The ability to bring your true self to work with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
* Leverage our best-in-class tech stack to enhance communication and streamline HR processes.
* Grow your career through networking events and ongoing professional development.
* Be a part of our fun culture with regular social club events.
* Benefit from our wellbeing focus, including our Employee Assistance Program.
* Enjoy flexibility through WFH and adjustable hours.
At AFS, we recognize that we’re strengthened by diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
To explore this opportunity, click "Apply Now" by 28th April 2025 by submitting a CV, your qualifications and cover letter for the role.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
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