Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) Hiring for People and Culture Business Partner at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

People and Culture Business Partner

About SCHF

Are you ready to join a team of unstoppable changemakers at one of Australia’s largest children’s charities? Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation is seeking people that think big, aim high and want to help bring about a groundbreaking new revolution in kids’ health. Working at SCHF goes beyond just being a job; it offers the opportunity to join a change-making and future-shaping team that is making incredible contributions and being part of something bigger. Following a year of exceptional fundraising achievements, we are experiencing growth.

Join us in our Movement of Many!

Our Vision is to foster a place where all children should have access to the best possible healthcare, whenever and wherever they need it. That’s why we’re on a mission to harness the power of philanthropy, bringing world-leading care to the front line and future of children’s health. Here’s a few things that we care about as a team at SCHF. Five simple EVP values that guide our behaviour, inform our decisions and help us do what we do, in a way that is authentically us.

• Care deeply
• Think big, aim high
• Lift those around you
• Real meaning, actual change
• Be you

About the role

Aim:

The P&C Business Partner is a vital link between our business goals and our people strategy. You’ll collaborate with leaders, managers, and employees to develop and implement P&C programs and initiatives that create a positive and inclusive work environment. Leading projects to enhance organisational culture, attract top talent, and boost employee engagement will be your focus. You’ll work closely with the P&C Manager and team to execute the P&C Strategic Plan, playing a key role in strategic projects aligned with our team and organisation’s objectives. You will work closely with our leadership teams as a key partner to support the employee experience and provide support for all things people management.

Who you’ll be working with:

As the P&C team, we pride ourselves in being authentic, team players, credible, supportive, and fun. We’re all about getting the work done – but we make sure we have a great time doing it. Have a squiz at our LinkedIn profiles to learn more about us:

• P&C Manager: Mariam Hares
• P&C Coordinator: Celina Felicioni

What you’ll be focusing on:

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Enhance employee experience, productivity, and engagement through proactive P&C initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and HR expertise to influence business decisions.

Effectiveness & Efficiency:

• Analyse frameworks and processes for improved efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead change management for successful initiatives from start to finish.

Talent Enablement & Development:

• Attract and select top talent aligned with business needs and culture.
• Support talent management strategies, including performance and leadership development.
• Coach and mentor leaders for employee growth.
• Collaborate with people leaders and the P&C team to create an organisational development strategy.

Employee Relations & Governance:

• Provide guidance on employee relations.
• Review and align policies to practical standards.
• Be the go-to person for all staff queries and support needed for all things policy related.

Employee Engagement:

• Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Conduct surveys and drive action plans based on feedback.
• Collaborate with people leaders and the P&C team to develop and execute employee engagement strategies.

ing & Data:

• Support the P&C Manager in developing budgets, financial metrics, and s.
• Utilise P&C data for insights on workforce trends and retention strategies.
• Collaborate for accurate data ing and analysis.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of People and Culture/Human Resources experience in a similar role, with a focus on project management
• Proven expertise in organsational effectiveness and change management
• Strong business acumen, translating business needs into HR strategies
• Collaborative team player. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, building relationships at all levels
• Analytical mindset, leveraging HR data for informed decision-making
• Budget management experience preferred

Join our team as a People and Culture Business Partner and make a profound impact on our organisation’s success. Collaborate closely with leaders, managers, and employees to drive the development and implementation of P&C programs and initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Your strategic mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to translate business objectives into P&C strategies will be invaluable. If you have a proven track record in people and culture, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building strong partnerships, we invite you to join us in shaping our organisation’s culture, attracting top talent, and driving employee engagement.

Our Proposal to You:

At SCHF, we are all about that flex with a choice of 3 office locations, remote working, and flexible working hours. We trust our people to perform their roles in non-traditional structures and hand our people the power to pilot their own direction supported by a sector-leading Leadership Development program and professional development opportunities. SCHF has a host of amazing leave benefits including 2 weeks compassionate leave, 2 weeks of wellness days, public holiday swaps and 26 weeks parental leave (primary and secondary carers). There’s a chance to be a real life digital nomad, working from a different location, including overseas, for up to 3 months. A personal wellbeing allowance is provided to spend on a host of health and wellbeing benefits including discounted memberships to gyms, mindfulness apps and ergonomic furniture. We focus on mental health support with free training and tools, as well as relief and support resources. Along with competitive salaries, enjoy salary packing with charity-sector tax exemptions, allowing you to enjoy more take-home pay. SCHF also provide 2% additional superannuation to help take care of your future.

At SCHF, you’ll have a richer, more meaningful job with the chance to create change at scale, knowing that what you do everyday improves the lives of sick kids and shapes the front line and the future of kids’ health.

We are pleased to offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $136,500 for this position. We believe in recognising and rewarding the valuable contributions of our team members.

Acknowledgement of First Nations people

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognises their continuous connection to country, community, and culture. We are committed to helping to close the gap to achieve equality in health and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected].