At St George Montessori, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating exceptional learning environments for children by supporting, developing and empowering our educators and leaders.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Support Office in Kogarah.
Reporting directly to the Head of People, Experience and Growth, you will play a key role in supporting leaders across our services while ensuring our HR operations run efficiently and compliantly.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys balancing operational HR with partnering, coaching leaders and solving complex people matters.
As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide end-to-end HR support across multiple services, including:
Managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding. Providing day-to-day HR advice to managers on employment matters. Preparing employment contracts, variations, letters and HR documentation. Coordinating probation reviews and employment changes. Assisting leaders with performance management, including coaching managers, preparing documentation and supporting Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Supporting investigations and employee relations matters. Managing Workers Compensation claims, return-to-work plans and liaising with insurers. Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, the Children’s Services Award and organisational policies. Producing HR reports and workforce metrics to support business decisions. Assisting with HR compliance, audits and record management. Supporting workforce planning and operational HR projects. Managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders.
You are an organised, proactive HR professional who enjoys working independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor. Strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle and Australian employment legislation. Experience interpreting modern awards, particularly the Children’s Services Award (highly regarded). Experience managing Workers Compensation and Return to Work processes. Confidence supporting managers with performance management, disciplinary processes and employment documentation. Excellent written communication with the ability to prepare professional HR correspondence. Strong reporting and analytical skills with confidence using Excel and HR systems. Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. A solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to work autonomously. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline (preferred).
Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) funding and government grants. Experience within the Early Childhood Education sector. Experience using the HRIS Employment Hero.
Work closely with an experienced Executive Leadership Team. Opportunity to influence people strategy across a growing organisation. Diverse and interesting role where no two days are the same. Supportive and collaborative workplace culture. Professional development and career growth opportunities. Convenient Support Office location in Kogarah. Four additional days of leave each year to celebrate your birthday, your culture, or simply take time for yourself. Superannuation Top-Up – grow your retirement savings with us through additional contributions to your salary-sacrificed super.
We’d love to hear from you!
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Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9553 4054 Ask for: Vanessa Dias or Dali Milakovic
