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People and Culture Generalist

People and Culture • Newington, New South Wales 2127, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 3 years' Human Resources experience in a generalist or coordinator role.
  • Tertiary qualification in HR or a related area of study required.
  • Experience with Employment Hero or similar HRIS and supporting payroll processes.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

90000 AUD – 92700 AUD (Annum)

Description

About Us

Forward Ability Support is a not-for-profit organisation with 60 years history of providing key services to people with spinal cord injuries or similar related health conditions. We are driven to make a brighter and more positive future for our community by supporting people with spinal cord injuries to live their best life. As an organisation we are looking for people who take pride in their work and are committed to excellence.

BrightSky Australia is the social enterprise of Forward Ability Support and services the ageing and disability sector with medical consumables and equipment across Australia to the home, businesses and government. All profits go towards supporting Forward’s community programs.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a more varied and generalist role where no two days are the same? We’re seeking a Full-time P&C Generalist to join our small P&C team to provide operational support across payroll, end-to-end employee life cycle activities and employee relations. This is a diverse and fast-paced workplace where you will gain true generalist exposure and make a real impact within an organisation.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate payroll processes and administration in partnership with the Payroll Manager.
  • Support in employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes and investigations.
  • Respond to employee queries in relation to employment conditions, pay, policies and entitlements.
  • Manage the full employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding using Employment Hero.
  • Ensuring compliance to relevant employment checks.
  • Contribute to people initiatives and projects across engagement, learning and development and recruitment.

Skills and Experience required:

  • Minimum 3 years’ Human Resources experience.
  • Tertiary qualification in HR or a related area of study.
  • Experience with Employment Hero or a similar HRIS.
  • Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Modern Awards.
  • Experience in supporting payroll processes.
  • Very strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
  • Full Australian Work Rights – there are no sponsorship opportunities for this role.

Benefits:

  • Additional Leave Benefits: As a permanent employee, you’ll receive 2 days of paid Forward Leave annually, 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after just 5 years of continuous service.
  • Supportive Work Culture: leaders who share the same vision; Teams that share the same goal – work towards a brighter, positive future for the spinal cord injury community.
  • Hybrid Work: Opportunity to work from our Newington office and from home to help promote work life balance.
  • Salary Packaging: Not for Profit benefits up to $15,900 – lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay.
  • Convenient Location: Office in Newington with good public transport and parking options.
  • Employee Assistance Program: access professional counselling, health and safety resources for you and your immediate family.

How to Apply:

Applications should include:

  • Your current resume
  • A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and your experience

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forward Ability Support is an EEO Employer and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a pre-employment health assessment, reference checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Company Overview

Supporting people with spinal cord injury to live their best life. Forward embodies the idea that no matter where any of us may be physically or mentally, there is always the opportunity to move forward. Having worked closely with people living with a spinal cord injury since 1961, our focus is on finding solutions that give our clients every opportunity to achieve any goal they set for themselves. We’re here to help our clients you with whatever it is they need to live a life that matters to them. Our purpose: Lead the way with services and supports towards a brighter, positive future for our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking not-for-profit organisation that is leading the way with initiatives designed to make a real difference to the lives of everyone we touch, from those directly affected by spinal cord injury, to their families, communities and our own people. We are creating an environment where positivity matters, making a difference matters, and every day matters. Our values: Collaborative, Committed to excellence, Being Mindful, Taking Pride, Lead the way We value the voices of the people we support to maximise life choices, independence and quality of life in the long term. Our values guide us in our commitment to empowering those living with spinal cord injury live their best life possible every day.