HR Consultant

• 2 x Full time, continuing position as a HR Consultant (Advisory)
• Opportunity to utilise your experience providing advice and support to University leaders
• HEO7 – salary starting from $100,032 plus 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The HR Consultant (Advisory) provides HR advice, information, guidance, and support across a range of client groups as required. The role will report into the Senior HR Consultant however will work closely with HR Partners and COE’s to ensure the provision of efficient and effective HR support and advice.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide advice and support on a broad range of human resources issues
• develop client data packs and presentations as required to support the implementation of HR initiatives
• assist the HR Partnering function in operationalising the strategic initiatives of Human Resources and assist in embedding the University’s Human Resources policies and practices including
• assist managers to have meaningful, timely data for decision making
• identify ways of improving HR capability, practices and processes and discuss with Senior HR Consultant for implementation
• contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive relationship and communication within Human Resources
• performs work activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the Senior HR Consultant and commensurate to the role’s classification level

About you

• tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a mixture of applicable qualifications and relevant experience
• experience in a HR Consultation or HR Generalist Advisory role in a large, complex and diverse organization
• experience advising on HR principles and practices – from recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, remuneration & benefits, learning and development, industrial relations and diversity and in-depth experience in a few key fields
• understanding of employment frameworks e.g. industry legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and HR practices with commercial/business acumen
• understanding of the Australian employment relations regulatory environment

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Jennifer Maclachlan, Recruitment Operations on 02 9036 4227 or by email to [email protected].

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Saturday 28 January 2023 11:59 PM