People & Culture Business Partner

Do you want to be part of using the business of banking as a force for good? Do you want to create positive impact for people and the planet? Bank Australia is the bank for people who want to be part of a movement creating a fairer and more just world.

We’re growing fast as more people choose to align their banking with their values. We’re a customer owned, B Corp certified bank. We empower our staff and 185,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.

We are currently seeking an experienced People and Culture (P&C) Business Partner to join our warm, professional and dedicated P&C Team. Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the P&C Business Partner works with the Executive and staff for allocated divisions to enable the business to deliver the corporate strategy. The focus of this role is executing the bank’s P&C plan as well as a broad remit of providing strategic HR advice to Division Executives to support structure, growth and performance across complex divisions of the bank.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based on-site at Bank Australia’s brand new, state of the art Head Office in Collingwood.

Why join us

• We have big plans to become Australia’s most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.
• As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We are the first bank in the world to care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Provide expert HR advice and recommendations to Executives, senior leaders and staff across the employment life cycle
• Develop and maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships and establish a reputation for being a trusted advisor and business partner
• Understand each division’s business objectives and strategy in order to think and act strategically to deliver the best HR advice and outcomes
• Partner with the business on workforce planning and recruitment
• Ensure individual development plans are in place and monitored for all staff, and provide structured career path planning
• Manage a wide breadth of complex employee relations
• Partner with managers to implement changes and support staff affected by change
• Champion organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives
• Champion and exhibit behaviours that create an environment that encourages staff to raise any issues or concerns
• Work with the business to increase employee engagement
• Participate and lead initiatives which ensure the workforce is inclusive and diverse
• Implement reward and recognition initiatives
• Co-ordinate periodic performance processes and oversee remuneration outcomes
• Ensure managers understand succession planning principles and work with them to map performance and potential
• Implement leadership development initiatives for existing and emerging leaders
• Understand and maintain compliance requirements for the various codes of practice and legislation
• Work with the business to ensure understanding and meeting of compliance requirements
• Maximise participation of staff in wellness related initiatives
• Actively manage and report OH&S, wellbeing and security issues
• Lead projects which align with the P&C strategy including project scoping, stakeholder engagement, change plans, budget, and agreeing implementation plans
• Support effective financial management across P&C as required.

What you will bring

• Significant experience in business partnering, human resources roles
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate and influence at all levels
• Ability to communicate with clarity, negotiate persuasively, listen and adapt to the audience
• Focus on the P&C strategy and innovative approaches to people related matters
• Ability to inspire around the bank’s purpose
• Well-honed ability to manage risk, deal with uncertainty and build the capability of others
• Skill dealing with multiple and shifting priorities
• A confident and proactive approach, always lead by example
• A positive, friendly and team-player and can-do attitude with ability to also work autonomously
• Tertiary qualification/s in human resource management, organisational psychology, business or related field is desirable
• Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.

By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia’s Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.