Senior Human Resource Business Partner

SA Health•South Portland, ME

About The Position

The Senior Human Resource Business Partner is a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN). The role supports leaders to navigate complex people matters, build capable teams and create workplaces where people can thrive. It focuses on influencing workforce and organisational outcomes rather than processing HR transactions. Working across a diverse, geographically dispersed health service, the role partners with leaders to address complex workforce challenges and drive people initiatives. It provides expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change and culture, and contributes to stronger organisational capability and better employee experiences.

Requirements

Significant experience providing strategic and operational HR advice to senior leaders.
Strong employee and industrial relations expertise, including complex workforce matters and investigations.
Ability to navigate sensitive situations with confidence, professionalism and sound judgement.
Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and service transformation.
Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate workforce data into meaningful action.
A practical, solutions-focused approach and confidence to challenge constructively when required.

Nice To Haves

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Partner with executives and managers to deliver practical, strategic people solutions.
Support leaders through complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management and workplace issues.
Coach and develop leaders to build confidence in people management and decision-making.
Contribute to workforce planning, organisational design and service improvement initiatives.
Drive positive workplace culture through leadership support and employee engagement.
Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Lead and support organisational change initiatives in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.
Influence the future direction of HR practices, policies and workforce strategies across the Network.