Build your brighter future with Buttercups Childcare!

Buttercups is a growing childcare organisation operating across Perth. With a strong reputation for quality and community focus, we are in an exciting phase of growth. We’re seeking a proactive and hands on Senior HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting all aspects of HR service delivery.

We offer:

Opportunities for career growth – grow as we grow!

Ongoing mentoring, professional development and training

Up to 30% staff discount on childcare fees

Small team environment that is supportive and fun

Opportunity for hybrid working arrangements

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a HR professional to join our small team. As a senior member of the team, you will provide expert advice on Human Resource matters and support the Chief People Officer with the implementation of people and culture strategic initiatives. You will also play a lead role in the HR team and provide guidance and expertise to other members of the team.

You will love this role if you:

Are looking to build a career as a HR leader

Appreciate the variety that comes with working with a small team in a fast paced environment

Look for solutions and are always curious about finding a better way to get great outcomes

Tackle the urgent issues while making room for the important (less urgent) ones

Learn from your mistakes and want to help others avoid the same thing in the future

What you will need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar human resources role

Deep knowledge and understanding of HR best practices and strong working knowledge of employee and industrial relations frameworks

Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet tight deadlines

High level of interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, writing and communication skills

Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel, SharePoint and HR systems

Can-do attitude and ability to influence and motivate a variety of stakeholders

Ability to obtain a police clearance and Working with Children check

Duties include:

Provide HR advice and coaching across the full employee lifecycle including employee relations and performance management, remuneration, employee engagement, policies, and procedures, learning and development and workplace health and safety matters

Interpret, apply and advise on relevant legislation, standards, agreements, policies and procedures and provide advice and recommendations to ensure compliance

Act as the key point of contact for complex employee case management and provide timely and effective responses

Investigate grievances and complaints, and participate in serious incident investigations and ensure appropriate performance management actioned, recorded, and followed up including disciplinary outcomes as required

Lead the development, review and evaluation of HR Policies and Procedures to maintain alignment with best practice and compliance

Lead and/or support the implementation of HR strategies and projects as required

Be a key point of contact within the business and provide direction and support to the HR team and payroll

Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring and evolution of our Workplace Health and Safety system

Provide regular HR reporting and analytics as required