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People & Culture Business Partner

SAAB Australia Full Time

Job Description

The role

As a part of our People and Culture Team, the People & Culture Business Partners will play a lead role in bringing the culture and values to life through coaching and guiding leaders, promoting collaboration across teams and embedding P&C initiatives through strong partnering and education.

 

The PCBP will partner with assigned portfolio leaders at all levels to develop a deep understanding of business and customer needs, identify barriers to successful achievement of the strategic agenda, and provide proactive advice on all people related matters.

 

The role focuses on delivering timely tactical and strategic people solutions that have a positive impact on culture, engagement, business performance and the employee lifecycle, aligned to the people strategy and plans. The PCBP works closely with key stakeholders, in particular the broader P&C team, Change and Internal Communications, Finance and IT to understand available expertise and advice on a holistic strategic approach.

 

Being a trusted partner to leaders, and working closely with other key stakeholders, the PCBP will also lead or contribute to business projects and programs that have workforce, people or culture implications.

 

Further, the successful candidate will:

 

Strategic and Operational People Partnering:

  • As the face of P&C, you champion facilitation of a holistic P&C service offering across your portfolio by partnering with other P&C teams to meet business needs and take a proactive approach for identifying and addressing strategic opportunities or barrier.
  • Lead or partner on the development and deployment of fit-for-purpose, innovative strategic and operational People Partnering solutions, projects, policies and practices.
  • With a commercially-focused mindset, work as a strong, united team to ensure a consistent, proactive and professional service delivery across Saab Australia.
  • Contribute to initiatives across process improvement, cost/time reductions, improved data and analytics, enhanced business performance, improved performance assessment and/or enhanced culture/capabilities.
  • As an embedded and trusted member of the leadership team for your portfolio, use your deep knowledge of the business, the strategy and P&C practices to offer pro-active people solutions that improve the employee experience, company culture and operational effectiveness.
  • Provide proactive advice, guidance and strategic direction to stakeholders that is aligned to the broader P&C strategic plan and objectives. This includes educating, coaching and supporting leaders on P&C strategic processes and frameworks that impact on people experience.
  • Provide support to the People Advisory function as a point of escalation or clarity as necessary.
  • Provide strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases where required.

 

P&C governance:

  • Develop and maintain a current and legally-sound suite of P&C policies, procedures and processes that have the people experience front and centre.
  • Keep informed regarding ER/IR legislation and process requirements, emerging technologies, case law and P&C best practice tools and frameworks.
  • Coach leaders to have the conversations that matter and maintain an inclusive environment, free from risk of legislative breaches or Fair Work matters.
  • Keeping up to date with current practice and trends. Engage in professional development and training of self and other less experienced P&C professionals to build capability.
  • Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system.

 

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9 day fortnight and part time (0.8 FTE minimum) will be considered for this role.

 

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

  • Demonstrated success and experience working in a similar P&C role, ideally within defense or an equally complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong P&C change management and project delivery capability
  • Stakeholder engagement, partnering and relationship management e.g. with Sweden colleagues, PCLT, the broader P&C team, leaders at all levels, our workforce and external partners.
  • Strategic verbal and written communication skills to inspire, influence and embed change.
  • Strategic thinking, planning, analytical and problem solving capability, with the ability to translate business objectives into P&C solutions.
  • High-level knowledge of applicable legislation, industrial relations instruments and frameworks.
  • Knowledge and understanding of contemporary and best practice P&C approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance both strategic work with BAU deliverables, including the ability to prioritise work and meet established timeframes.
  • Role model and lead the ongoing enhancement of Saab’s culture aligned with company values, performance requirements and opportunities for our people to contribute in an inclusive, collaborative and positive, non-judgemental environment.
  • Experience with HR systems such as Workday (or similar), as well as the full Microsoft suite.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a HR or a related discipline and/or relevant professional experience in an equivalent role.
  • Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) membership preferred
  • As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to baseline/NV1/NV2 level or have the ability to gain one.

 

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!

 

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

  • 6 weeks paid leave each year
  • 13.5% Superannuation
  • Free Income Protection Insurance
  • Flexible working options
  • Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
  • Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

 

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life

 

Applications

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

 

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

 

About SAAB Australia

Saab Australia Pty Ltd. (Saab Australia) is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of command and control systems. For over 30 years in Australia, Saab Australia has built a reputation for achieving complex systems integration projects that deliver proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications and security systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

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