People Business Partner

We are Veriu Group (pronounced Very You)!

Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a aim to bring people together in new ways to create lifelong travel memories that cant be found in a guidebook and to help people discover the true experience of a place.

Through our brandsPunthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over35 years of brand ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels by 2030 becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country and this meanswere well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australianowned apartment hotel operator.

Our people are incredible because theyre empowered to be themselves. Were not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead we create an environment where people can make decisions feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values ofRelationshipFocused Integrity Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions and are what our diverse culture is all about.

If youre looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact within a culture that allows you to be truly you youve found us and we cant wait to hear from you!

To learn more about us visit our website! orhttps:// to our People & Culture Team!

Based at our St Kilda Road corporate office were a tightknit team that challenges ourselves to be the best we can be every day. Were supportive collaborative and fun but also highperformingensuring our impact drives Veriu Groups strategic goals.

This newly created role has been introduced ahead of our next wave of hotel openings and is designed to bring significant technical expertise to our team. As the People Relations Business Partner youll play a pivotal role in providing strategic and operational employee relations and WHS advice to our leadership team corporate managers and hotel managers. Your contributions will directly shape our culture ensuring we create a fair safe and highperforming workplace where both our people and our business thrive.

This role is aboutinfluence leadership and solutions and your expertise will help foster an engaged highperformance workplace where team members feel valued supported and empowered to succeedwhile ensuring we meet our compliance obligations and longterm business goals.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

While youll have the opportunity to contribute in all areas of People & Culture you will be the specialist in ER & WHS in our business.

• Provide expert guidance on grievances workplace investigations performance management disciplinary processes and dispute resolution ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Keep the business up to date with employment law changes by advising on policy updates award interpretation and contract amendments ensuring Veriu Groups policies reflect best practices.
• Oversee the compliance and continuous improvement of Veriu Groups WHS framework embedding a proactive safety culture.
• Manage workers compensation claims nonworkrelated injuries and returntowork programs ensuring the right support for team members while balancing business needs.
• Educate and coach leaders on employment law workplace policies and best practices building their confidence in managing people effectively.
• Conduct workplace investigations into misconduct unsatisfactory performance and WHS incidents implementing strategies to prevent future risks.
• Partner with leaders to support business change restructuring and workforce planning ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
• Foster a highperformance valuesdriven culture by influencing leadership approaches strengthening workplace relationships and driving positive team engagement.
• Contribute toBAU projects andthe development and of HR strategies across all other areas of HR.

Benefits of Working with Us!

There is so much we love about being part of the Veriu Group PAC team:

• Continued career development opportunities
• Genuine ownership and decisionmaking powers so you can truly make a difference
• National worktravel opportunities (occasional travel to our local and interstate hotels)
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Incredibly supportive team peers
• Genuine job security
• High performing culture that values relationships & individuality
• Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000
• Discounts on accommodation across our network
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• more

About You

We work in an environment where no day is the same so were looking for someone who is adaptable fastpaced enjoys variety and who operate with an ownership mindset.

Youll bring with you:

• Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights).
• Demonstrated experience in a strategic ER/WHS role (min 35 years experience).
• Strong understanding of Australian Employee Relations WHS and Workers Compensation laws and statutory requirements.
• Proven track record in returntowork program management and compliance with workers compensation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships and influence others.
• Strong and engaging communication skills to influence stakeholders including the Board Directors Managers and team members(written & verbal) .
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use a high level of initiative and emotional intelligence.