People Partner

People Partner

Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society. 

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, in this 12-month contract role, you will be both people and commercially focused, playing a key role in supporting leaders to facilitate a positive culture underpinned by high performing and highly engaged team members. You'll partner with the executive and senior leadership teams, identifying and implementing strategic and practical HR solutions that will help deliver our business objectives of making tennis the activity of choice for everyone and to create the world’s leading sporting and entertainment event.

Areas of responsibilities includes but is not limited to; workforce planning and organisational design, employee relations, talent development, talent management, employee engagement, remuneration and benefits, performance management and diversity & inclusion.

In this role you will:

• Translate business needs into meaningful and relevant HR practices to deliver people solutions that are aligned to business objectives
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leaders by building in-depth knowledge of the business, strategy and objectives
• Using HR data and insights, develop bespoke people plans that address areas for improvement e.g. retention strategies
• Build line management capability through regular coaching and upskilling and identify training/development needs
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
• Provide professional, strategic and operational HR advice and support that are in the best interest of the organisation
• Drive completion of the annual performance and development review process, providing guidance up to and throughout the process ensuring quality conversations are being held
• Support the wider team in the HR service during the AO and other tennis tournaments and events as required

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience in a HR Business Partner role. 5-10 years preferable and experience working with commercial/sales teams beneficial
• Strong understanding of current ER legislation
• Well-developed organisation & HR management skills: must be able to broker solutions, develop concepts into recommendations, and deliver on time and within budget
• Ability to set priorities, manage your time and workload and dependably meet strict deadlines
• A confident, can-do attitude and a willingness to enable stakeholders to effectively do their job
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office and HRIS
• Experience with an HCM system (Workday preferable but not essential)
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HRM or IR and/or suitable and transferable workplace experience
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• Salary packaging

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For more information and a copy of the position description, please here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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