Principal People and Culture Business Partner

There to care. Here for good. 

An exciting opportunity exists at our Tranmere office for Principal People and Culture Business Partner 

Here at Helping Hand we’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

Based in our Tranmere office, as Principal People and Culture Business Partner, you will be working closely with executive and senior managers to drive the Helping Hand Workforce Strategy, develop, and implement HR initiatives, and to provide expert guidance for HR-related matters across the employee life cycle. 

The Principal P&C Business Partner will have responsibility for management of Senior People and Culture Business Partners and a discreet corporate portfolio. While your base location will be Tranmere office, you will be travelling to other care homes and offices across metro Adelaide and regional area including Port Pirie, Clare, Jamestown and Whyalla where your accommodation and travel will be supported.

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Coaching, empowering and providing guidance to Senior P&C BPs to strive for optimum performance in an environment of continuous improvement. 
• Providing strategic advice on people-related matters, including organisational design, workforce planning.
• Implementing change management initiatives to support the adoption of new HR programs and systems.
• Using HR data analytics to generate insights and recommendations for improving organisational effectiveness.

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent in Human Resources, or an equivalent body of professional knowledge gained through experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ generalist HR experience, with a focus on strategic HR business partnering across all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment laws, regulations, and contemporary HR practices.
• Demonstrated experience providing high level advice and guidance to managers in the interpretation of employment legislation, HR policies, procedures, and practices in relation to their broad people management responsibilities.
• A Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.
• Current Drivers License and ability to travel to all Helping Hand sites including regional locations.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:  

• Experience working in the aged care industry.

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Principal People and Culture Business Partner Position Description 

Why Helping Hand?

Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.

• We are where you are

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

• We care how you are

Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Cathy Horn on 0427 479 128

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.