Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting two Human Resource Business Partners for its People & Culture team. The role partners with senior leaders to build a capable, supported and high-performing workforce. Position 1 is a permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) with a preference for candidates based in Tamworth, Inverell or Newcastle, with occasional travel. Position 2 is a temporary full-time role until October 2027, based at the Waratah Campus in Newcastle.

Key responsibilities

• Give practical HR advice and coach line managers on staffing responsibilities
• Carry out grading and job evaluation
• Handle straightforward investigations and support senior HR staff with complex matters
• Support performance management and organisational change, and prepare documentation
• Analyse HR metrics and reporting, assess workforce risks and escalate issues
• Contribute to employee engagement, diversity and succession planning
• Maintain accurate records of HR issues and projects and report regularly to management

Required profile

• Qualifications and/or experience in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations, or equivalent
• Sound understanding of employee relations, strategic and operational HR, and the ability to solve HR problems
• Strong interpersonal, coaching and mentoring skills, and the ability to multitask and adapt
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel throughout the district
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or a New Zealand passport (visa holders may only be considered if no suitable local candidate is found)

What we offer

• Pay of $91,326 to $121,497 per year plus salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements, monthly accrued day off and 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave, fitness passport and Employee Assistance Program