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Manager Human Resources
About the Opportunity
At Yarra Trams, we aim to provide world-class transport services for our passengers. As the Manager, Human Resources, you will play a key role in making this happen by:
- Leading and building capability within the HR Business Partnering team.
- Enhancing the people management capabilities of our leaders.
- Upholding and developing Yarra Trams’ culture and values.
- Providing expert HR Business Partnering support to a dedicated client group.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
- Support leaders to understand and manage the people impacts of their business strategies.
- Help develop organisational capability and leadership for the future.
- Identify people-related trends and provide proactive solutions to improve culture, engagement, performance, retention, and the employee experience.
- Coach managers to handle employee matters effectively, building their capability rather than managing issues for them.
- Uphold Yarra Trams’ values by addressing behaviours that don’t align with our standards and policies, with a strong focus on safety.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct workplace investigations, including interviews, report writing, and implementing recommendations.
- Facilitate key leadership development programs, such as workplace behaviour training and performance management sessions.
- Lead the annual people cycle, supporting leaders throughout these processes.
- Provide expert coaching to functional leaders on complex people issues.
- Support business leaders with projects that have Employee Relations/Industrial Relations (ER/IR) implications.
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in HR generalist or Employee Relations roles.
- Solid knowledge of assessment, recruitment, and development processes.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Expertise in employment law and the ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proven track record of delivering HR solutions that align with business objectives.
Join Us!
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you! We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.
Help us move Melbourne forward—apply today!
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