WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

At Schindler, We Elevate...

As a leading employer in the urban mobility industry, we look for highly engaging professionals who are driven to grow and advance their careers at a first-class organisation. Our goal is to have a highly motivated and engaged workforce led by talented management in a work environment that is stimulating and attractive to both current and prospective employees.

About the role:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Human Resources / People and Culture Business Partner to join our national HR team based at our new site in Alexandria. As the successful candidate, you will be a resilient and enthusiastic individual with strong generalist (HR) human resources, (IR) industrial relations, (ER) employee relations skills & experience. The role will be supporting the HR Operations for Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia from our head office in Sydney.

You will work within a dynamic and successful team with a passion for people (and having fun) and with the support of a strong management structure. You will be responsible for supporting the people strategy across our national business, providing sound HR advice and support to managers to improve performance and develop team capabilities, with exposure to all facets of the HR life cycle.

What’s in it for you:

• $110-120k Base + 12% Super
• 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (maternity cover contract)
• A work/life balance organisation - culture-first approach
• A great learning environment with a local and global team
• Access to the staff discount scheme
• A wide variety of social activities – even a day off for your birthday!
• Brand new purpose-built office in Alexandria with onsite parking or 4-minute walk from Mascot Station

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide expert advice based on a strong understanding of employment law and our HR policies
• Provide coaching and support to managers to ensure they carry out people management effectively and fairly
• Working with all stakeholders to ensure that we manage industrial relations effectively
• Support with the negotiation of enterprise agreements as required
• Provide interpretation of the terms of the Agreements
• Coordinate performance and development objective setting process to ensure they are completed on time and in line with organisational goals, utilising Success Factors
• Provide advice, assistance and training to the business on performance management and development issues to ensure fair processes are carried out at all times.

What we are looking for:

• Degree qualifications in HR, IR, Employment Law or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of post-degree work experience in a related role.
• Prior experience in Construction, Service / Maintenance, Heavy Industrial or Manufacturing industries will be highly regarded.
• SAP HR module experience or similar system highly regarded
• Strong understanding of industrial relations, unions and Australian employment legislation with demonstrated experience across unionised workforces.
• Skilled at coaching managers throughout all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Passion for helping employees be the best version of themselves.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
• A passion for what you do!

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

HOW to apply:

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button and complete our online application form or call James on 0419439643 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.