Senior HR Advisor

Company Description

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our HR Australasia team you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

UC International College is just one of our colleges that offers a direct pathway to the University of Canterbury degree which is where you'll be co-located.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

Job Description

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support a diverse portfolio of Australian colleges and businesses. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you'll provide trusted advice across employee relations, employment legislation, remuneration, workforce reporting and the employee lifecycle, while partnering closely with leaders to deliver practical people solutions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a senior HR generalist role supporting diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong working knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employment legislation, employment agreements, modern awards and industrial relations frameworks
• Experience providing practical advice on complex employee relations, compliance and people matters
• Experience in reporting and data analysis
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces and building strong relationships with leaders across multiple locations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and customer-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience within the education sector or a large, complex organisation
• Familiarity with unionised and industrial relations environments, including collective bargaining and enterprise bargaining processes

Additional Information

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations.
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, Māori and Pacific Islands, and people of diverse community groups

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. For enquiries about the role, please contact Martin Majewski on +61 482 168 265. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within New Zealand to be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check.