Hr Officer

Human resources officers provide administration services for the recruitment and employment of staff. The Human Resource Officer is responsible for ensuring the proactive development, deployment and maintenance of the Human Resources strategies, policies and practices for Good Beginnings. He or She shall Determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organization’s objectives Analyze the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job descriptions and duty statements Advertise staff vacancies, assess applications, interview applicants, administer selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointments Maintain the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, superannuation, leave and training Organize employee welfare services such as health and wellbeing programs, first aid and fire warden training, superannuation and social activities Take part in enterprise bargaining talks where employees and management discuss the development of specific work arrangements and conditions (pay and hours of work, for example) The HR Officer must be specialized in recruitment, wages and entitlements or staff training. Working Relationships The HR Officer reports to the HR Manager for HR outcomes and reports directly to the Head of Base for day to day coordination of activities. Duties Strategy and workforce development • Explore and prioritize strategic ‘People’ and Human Resource direction for Good Beginnings. • Participate in the development and implementation of a ‘Continuous Professional Development’ framework, including talent management, appraisal and performance management systems that are based on outcomes based accountability and evidence based practice. • ensure the maintenance of employment operations including recruitment, job descriptions, remuneration, selection processes, induction processes and exit interviews. • Ensure the administration of employment pack and contract amendments. • Maintain an effective personnel filing system. Payroll • Manage payroll processes to ensure that employees are paid correctly according to their contractual entitlements and manage salary sacrifice arrangements. • Ensure that ACF policies and procedures are monitored and maintained. • Participate in the development of employment conditions and contracts that reflect the culture of ACF and values. Employee welfare • Manage all internal and external Equal Employment Opportunity enquiries and ensure that the organizational policy is current and functioning effectively. • Maintain an Employment Assistant Program and supervision program aligned with the professional development framework. • Advocate and promote employee benefits. Work Health & Safety • Maintain Work Health & Safety policies and procedures. • Handle Work Health & Safety requirements and oversee that appropriate training is delivered to key personnel to ensure staff are equipped to provide a safe working environment. • Handle employees’ compensation processes, including liaison with employees’ compensation insurer and broker (where required). Other • Any other duties relevant to the position as delegated by the HR Manager or Head of Base. • Contribute to a positive work environment that reflects ACF Values and Principles.