What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 160 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au. 

About the role

This exciting and diverse position reports to the Executive Director of People and Culture and leads the People Services function by ensuring headspace meets compliance, legislative and contractual obligations.

Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team, the Manager People Services will help set standards and ensure that other functions meet organisational wide standards, compliance obligations and other due diligence and governance responsibilities as required.

The Manager People Services will:

• Oversee regulatory compliance and organisational reporting requirements in relation to employee credentialing.
• Hold responsibility for the accurate execution of HR documentation, including maintenance of HR records within Technology One and HR personnel file.
• Provide supervision and leadership to the Senior HR & Compliance Officer.
• Work closely with the Manager HR Business Partnering and the headspace Payroll team to ensure timely and seamless completion of HR and Payroll transactions via Technology One.
• Work closely with the HR Business Partnering team to deliver seamless and high-quality HR services, advice and support to candidates, employees and managers.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking an experienced HR leader who has strong compliance and reporting skills as well as:

• Experience in managing and supporting a HR shared services team to deliver accurate, efficient, and compliant HR services.
• Demonstrated experience in upholding, compliance, legislative and contractual obligations.
• Experience in the system administration of a HR Information System.
• Proven success as a senior HR leader providing general HR services to senior management and all staff levels in a service delivery environment.
• Ability to lead change and develop sustainable relationships within headspace.
• Good understanding across all areas of a HR service and system review.
• Strong organisational and project management skills and sound business acumen.
• Proven written and verbal communication, negotiation, project management, training and coaching skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources; Business; Management or a related business discipline would be an advantage.

What's on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/
• Salary range of $110,000-$130,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Debbie Mann, Executive Director of People and Culture, [email protected] using the subject line: Manager People Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

A position description is attached.