People and Culture Project Specialist

Human Resources


Description

We are seeking a People and Culture Project Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Human Resource Business Partner and the broader People and Culture team in contributing to and executing HR strategy and initiatives. You will provide strategic human resources and culture project expertise advice across the full suite of HR activity.
 
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
  • Support the Diversity and Inclusion strategy and relevant initiatives which support the advancement of QTC as a diverse and inclusive employer.
  • Under the guidance of the Principal, HR Business Partner act as lead on key HR initiatives. This may include employee listening activities, improving self-service offerings, and refining and improving processes across the entire employee lifecycle to drive a better employee experience.  
  • Assist in the governance and review of policy documents and propose recommended changes to policy through ELT and Board in line with legislation and best practice.
  • Collaborate with the broader People & Culture team and Communications team to implement and embed changes across the business.   
  • Support the HR Business Partnering team through cyclical and ad hoc HR initiatives, including performance, reward and recognition, remuneration and benefits, health, safety and wellbeing, talent and succession planning, workforce planning etc.
 
Competencies
Technical Competencies
  • Sound understanding across the full HR remit.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices across key HR domains.
  • Deliver optimal results through strong relationships.
  • Create and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentations)
  • Ability to continually identify and drive new opportunities or enhancements.
Behavioural Competencies
  • Ability to be discrete, maintain confidentiality, recognise and respect sensitivities.
  • Personal drive and integrity
  • Personal leadership consistent with QTC values.
  • Prioritisation and work management with the ability to identify, balance and allocate the most critical work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to deliver optimal results and focussed outcomes through collaborating and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
 
Qualifications
Essential
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or significant equivalent contribution and understanding.
 
Experience
Essential
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in roles that demonstrate overall competency.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and driving projects across the entire HR lifecycle.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including written and presentation skills and the ability to build confidence in stakeholders.
  • Good problem definition and solving skills, including the ability to understand and break down problems, and assess the root cause and the right solution.
  • Good time management and implementation skills, including the ability to implement outcomes aligned to agreed objectives.