Human Resources Lead

Support the Director of People & Culture with both administrative and operational responsibilities by managing the full recruitment and onboarding process. Provide guidance to employees and managers on policies and procedures, and oversee the internal transfer process, ensuring merit‑based selection through recruitment.

As the primary point of contact for all recruitment, internal movements, employee relations, and related inquiries, this position escalates matters to the Director of People & Culture when necessary. Additionally, it ensures that all recruitment and onboarding processes are completed, and that staff data remains accurate and up to date.

The role also involves performing other administrative tasks as required, including leading junior HR Staff as required.

• Lead the recruitment process including management of applications and the provision of advice and support in relation to end to end recruitment episodes
• Oversee the preparations communications, employment agreements, change of conditions letters and all other documentation as required in line with industrial instruments and legislation
• Work within the TAIHS framework of People & Culture (HR) policies and procedures
• Aid managers with development of position descriptions, request to recruit documentation, and recruitment process/ policies and procedures
• Support and guide employees and managers through people management process and practices
• Arrange transitional provisions for transfers, deployments and higher duties as per instructions/direction/ policy and procedure
• Management of contract renewals internal transfer process, ensuring merit-based selection through the recruitment process
• Undertake general People & Culture (HR) administration tasks as required
• Proactive engagement with Managers on strategic workforce planning (attraction and retention)
• Maintain employee records and data according to applicable legislation, policies and procedures
• Provide advice on employment and working conditions in relation to awards and conditions, and in relation to recruitment and Payroll functions
• Support the development and implementation of People & Culture (HR) initiatives and systems aligned to the strategic workforce plan
• When WHS Lead is absent, provide workplace injury management services and assist with case management, rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers, working in collaboration with Director People and Culture and TAIHS payroll service team
• Provide reports and data to the Director of People as required
• Continuously review and improve HR processes, policies and procedures and monitor compliance and performance to communicate outcomes to Management and other key stakeholders
• Ensure staff probation periods are tracked and completed, with appropriate correspondence issued
• Assist the payroll function by reviewing and verifying data and reports
• Remain up to date with Industrial relations matters and employee law, industrial relations matters and developments
• Contribute and participate where requested in risk management planning to enhance a healthy and safe workplace culture where all employees are empowered to identify, report and address WHS issues.

Please read the current Position Description here .

You must submit the below documentation.

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position