The role of Senior People and Culture Consultant at RSM is to provide best practice HR advice and support based on the employee lifecycle. It also requires strong Australian employment law knowledge and business acumen.  The Senior People and Culture Consultant is a true generalist HR role responsible for a portfolio of around 300 - 350 internal clients based across Australia.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult with and provide coaching to internal client groups on all P&C related matters.
• Partner with leaders to provide best practice P&C solutions which align with strategic objectives.
• Provide an advisory service to ensure compliance with relevant legislative frameworks and P&C policies.
• Provide proactive case management of conduct issues, employee grievances, investigations, performance management, redundancies, restructures and any other employee relations matters.
• Develop an annual P&C Plan (in consultation with key partners)
• Develop and support Strategic Workforce Plans for client groups.
• Partner with client groups to identify talent needs and provide support to the Talent Team with developing targeted talent strategies, talent initiatives and programs (eg. Graduate Program)
• Manage WH&S related matters, return to work plans and compliance with related OHS legislation.
• Support leaders by identifying trends and developing and implementing initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of relevant issues, trends, legislation, case law and best practice.
• Review and develop P&C policies and processes.
• Advise on independent contractor appointments.
• Assist in the facilitation of cyclical activities such as remuneration reviews and the talent management process
• Conduct exit interviews for key and/or senior roles
• Lead and/or contribute to P&C projects such as remuneration & benefits, wellbeing  and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Essential

• Degree in business or HR.
• Understanding of Australian Employment Law

Demonstrated experience & attributes

It would be desirable but not essential to have experience in HR in a Professional Services or Corporate environment, with experience in a HRBP type role.

Key Skills to include:

• Commercial attitude with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Mature and professional approach to managing conflict.
• Highly organised and results focused with attention to detail.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong work ethic in a high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated resilience and flexibility.
• Team player that enjoys collaborating and working with others.
• Desirable but not essential - Experience using WorkDay