People & Culture Specialist

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time for CA, we are looking for a highly motivated and energetic People & Culture (P&C) Specialist to join our P&C team. As a P&C Specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping our culture, attracting top talent, and creating a positive employee experience. This role is responsible for delivering a range of generalist P&C functions including, but not limited to; recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, learning & development, employee benefits, management of the P&C budget and support to the Senior P&C Business Partners. We have big ambitions for this space, and we’re looking for someone with drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – P&C you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment across CA, working with leaders/managers to attract top talent, candidates creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Managing the onboarding and offboarding processes, including the facilitation of first day induction programs and other initiatives.
• Supporting the ongoing work associated with our HRIS, maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee data, and including playing a key role supporting the implementation of a new HRIS over the next 12 months.
• Providing timely & accurate advice to managers and employees on a diverse range of P&C functions including policy interpretation, and key people processes and procedures including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and conditions of employment.
• Assisting Senior P&C Business Partners with people initiatives including the annual performance review and performance management cycle.
• Preparing documentation and liaising with all relevant parties regarding new starters, variations and terminations.
• Proactively recognising HR issues, problems and opportunities within the business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Demonstrated generalist human resource experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications: Human Resource Management or similar degree.
• Excellent administration and organisation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience using a wide range of IT systems & software and proven ability to learn new systems with ease – specifically working within a HRIS framework.
• High level of integrity in respect to maintaining the confidentiality of employee and company information.
• A sound understanding of the Fair Work Act 2009 and National Employment Standards.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and comfortable having courageous conversations.
• Experience identifying and implementing process and procedure improvements and efficiencies, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Great team player – willingness to be involved in supporting a range of different projects and objectives.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!
• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)
• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success.  We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire
• Respect
• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

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

Please submit your application via the link by 5pm Friday, 18 October 2024. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/