P&C Business Partner

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Company Description

Partnering with parents and school communities, at Junior Adventures Group (JAG) our goal is to help today's children navigate their tomorrow by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, courageous, and making a difference.


Job Description

We are looking for a skilled People & Capability (P&C) Business Partner to join our team and provide specialist people advice and support to our NSW/ACT State leadership team in a dynamic and child-safe compliant environment. In this critical role, you will act as a trusted partner, delivering insights to enhance people-related business performance and implementing initiatives that drive capability and retention.

As a P&C Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to operational leaders across the state, with responsibilities including:

Partnering closely with the State General Manager as a deeply trusted advisor, providing proactive P&C support across the state
Coaching and supporting leaders to effectively manage employee performance, engagement, workplace relationships, conduct matters, grievances and workplace investigations, including child-safe compliance matters
Providing expert P&C advice on employment legislation, modern awards, industrial instruments and JAG policies and procedures to support informed decision making and ensure compliance
Building trusted relationships with operational leaders, partnering on workforce planning, organisational change, employee engagement and retention initiatives
Analysing and interpreting people data providing insights into workforce trends including turnover, absenteeism, and employee relations matters to inform business decisions
Leading and collaborating on national P&C initiatives, including policy development, strategic projects and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need to succeed in this role:

Proven HR generalist experience across employee relations, performance management, organisational change and leadership coaching
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, modern Awards and industrial relations, with the ability to apply this knowledge to practical business outcomes
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, challenge constructively, and partner effectively with leaders at all levels
Strong analytical skills, with the ability interpret people data, identify trends and translate insights into practical, commercially focused solutions
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to navigate complex and sensitive people matters with professionalism and discretion
Why JAG?

Opportunity to make an impact: Join a business with a strong community purpose that has the best interests of children at the centre of every decision
Paid Parental Leave: Get up to 10 weeks paid leave in addition to government offering
Hybrid Work: Embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility when you next it most
Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Access discounted gym & wellbeing memberships, health insurance and retail savings, helping your money go further
Generous childcare savings – Access 50% off childcare fees in addition to government subsidies

Additional Information

At Junior Adventures Group, child safety and child safeguarding principles are our top priorities. Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks and screenings to ensure the wellbeing of all children in our care.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.