Head of People Compliance

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and nearly 30000 people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting to the National Director People and Talent Services the Head of People Compliance will deliver compliance and governance outcomes within our P&C based People and Talent Services (PATS) function responsible for Payroll Systems & Data Talent Acquisition & Volunteering Employee contracts and Position Establishment.

This is a 12month Fixed Term FullTime opportunity based at our Group Head Office in either Melbourne (preferred) or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Implementation of a newly developed People Compliance function within People & Talent Services (PATS)
• Lead the development of compliance programs employment and people related audits mandatory employment requirements Enterprise Agreement entitlements and other pieces of employment legislation
• Respond to external audit requests from external regulatory bodies such as Fair Work VAGO and Auditors
• Develop strategies implement and improve data integrity between the HRIS (Workday) Payroll (iChris) and time and attendance (UKG Pro) systems
• A key owner of the P&C Risk Register whereby prioritising known risks and maintaining updates and changes
• As a key member of the PATS leadership team participate in wider strategic planning and leadership
• Preparation and presentation of reports for our Executive and Board
• Coach lead and support the People Compliance team (dotted line reporting structure) and empower your colleagues to reach their full potential

Things that work for us:

• Proven experience in a similar role including Compliance HR Advisory IR and risk management within a large complex organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of Human Resource and Industrial Relations Legislation and practices
• Superior analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex problems and develop solutions
• Ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Superior interpersonal negotiation verbal and written communication skills
• High levels of professionalism and personal integrity selfmotivation drive and initiative
• Tertiary degree in Human Resources IR or other relevant discipline and qualified by experience

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
• Directly contribute to building a stronger more compliant and ethical foundation for our organisation
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

This is a new opportunity to solve complex compliance challenges and make a real difference in how we support our St Vincents people.

PreEmployment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required preemployment checks.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Respectfully no recruitment agencies.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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