Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) at The University of Queensland (UQ) directly supports the University’s strategic ambitions through attracting and developing high performing staff, and delivers high quality advice and support to our clients on all aspects of HR and people matters.
UQ HR has and continues to build a team of exceptional HR professionals to provide customer-focused and contemporary solutions and services for our clients.
This is a particularly exciting time for UQ HR with the planning and design stage close to completion for the introduction of a highly advanced Human Capital Management System (HCMS). Our new systems will have a transformative impact on UQ HR’s service offering and strategic capability.
About This Opportunity
OurSenior HR Managers(known locally as HR Relationship Managers) are senior strategic and operational leads for HR activities within a defined University client group. Partnering with senior stakeholders, ourSenior HR Managersare trusted to lead a broad suite of HR services and products, and contribute to the development of functional strategy and operational plans at a local level. The successful candidate will;
lead and develop a high-performing team;
consult on and manage complex and high risk employee relations issues;
deliver change management, workplace culture, performance, and other HR initiatives and projects;
implement centralised HR services and initiatives at a local level.
Our successful candidate will be located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, with regular travel to our Gatton campus, and is set to join theFaculty of Science Professional Leadership Team . For more information on the Faculty of Science, such as our study and research programs, and mission, vision and strategy, clickhere .
OurSenior HR Managersare part of the University’s HR Functional Leadership Team (HR FLT), and influence the direction of the function overall, in partnership with our senior HR generalists and specialists. Appointment is to The University of Queensland, therefore our successful candidate could be reassigned to different senior HR teams, client groups and initiatives in the future.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will be highly experienced in partnering with senior stakeholders on HR related activities within the higher education sector, or an equivalent large and complex organisation (e.g. research institutes; education and training providers). Otherwise, you will be;
confident in managing, mentoring and developing a team of HR professionals;
highly experienced in relationship management, employee relations, organisational change, and policy and legislative compliance;
able to embed organisational values into day-to-day work and strategic planning;
skilled in developing and fostering positive organisational culture.
You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpagecontains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed ********** .
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, continuing position. An attractive remuneration package, incl. 17% super, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading (of 17.5%), salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, affordable parking,development programs and many other benefits.
Position Description
512449_HR Relationship Manager_PD.pdf
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Bill Kernahan (Deputy Director, HR Client Services) at +61 400 856 384 or ********** .
To discuss the recruitment process please contact Brett Pelttari (Recruitment Advisor) at +61 455 405 713 or ********** .
Want to Apply?
To submit an application for this role, use theApplybutton below. All applicants must supply the following documents:
Cover letter, incl. statements addressing the key selection criteria found within the PD, and;
Resume/CV.
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQJobs portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.
