At New Plumbing Solutions (NPS), we believe that people are our biggest asset. We are passionate about building a valued-based culture where there are opportunities for everyone. In this role, you will partner with leaders across the organisation to execute strategic people initiatives aimed at optimizing performance and engagement.

About NPS

Never thought about the plumbing industry before? Well before you read on - check out our website at www.newplumbing.com.au which will give you a flavour for what we are all about.... As the bright pink may suggest, we are passionate about doing things differently! our values guide us - being progressive, playing as a team, giving a 5h!t, and being responsive to our customers.

NPS is a vibrant, growing and people focussed organisation. As a leader in maintaining infrastructure for Government and the Water Industry we operate in challenging environments where our people, safety and culture is paramount.

As one of AFR’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies, a dual winner of the Victorian Training Awards for Apprenticeship Development ‘22 & ‘23 and a leader in our chosen fields New Plumbing Solutions (NPS) is seeking a reliable and experienced People & Culture Business Partner.

From humble beginnings, NPS has grown to a national organisation. NPS we provide high-quality services for industry, government, and water authorities with significant growth in emerging areas of digital metering and IoT device management.

The Opportunity

The People & Culture Generalist (PCG) will build relationships with leaders across the business to guide, coach, partner and support the exeuction of strategic people initiatives across the employee life cycle. In addition to day to day support - this role, you will have both value-add operational and strategic projects to own from Day 1!

If you're an ideas person, who is a creative thinker and is passionate about findings ways to things better - this could be the role for you! At NPS, we are fast growing and focussed on being match-fit for the future, we have a very exciting chapter ahead that our PCG will be a key driver of.

This is a 6 month fixed-term role, and NPS has a range of office-locations across Melbourne, and this role will have flexibility in where it is based. There are also hybrid options available to work from home! (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

Responsibilities

No 2 days will be the same, we are a multi-site and growing business and your key focus will be on being a trusted coach and partner to our managers across the business. Your key deliverables will include:

-Partnering with leaders to optimise people engagement and performance

-P&C Compliance - supporting the business to ensure compliance with relevant modern awards, NES, and other regulatory requirements

-End to end ER/IR case management

-Talent bench strength- partnering with Managers to identify key talent and opportunities, succession planning and ensure the business is future-fit

-Implementation of cyclical performance reviews (probation, performance review, midyear review)

-Support and execute PC Projects

Skills & Experience

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role as a P&C Generalist. You will be sought for advice on a range of matters, so a sound understanding of P&C Compliance, relevant legislation, and contemporary people practices is a must.

We are a relationships based business, and to be successful you will be an excellent communicator who is comfortable partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will also love to take accountability and own projects end to end - in this role, you will have the opportunity to take your ideas and put them into practice from inception to execution to our teams in the field!

What’s On Offer

-Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

- Flexible work practices - if you are a morning person, you will love the plumbing industry! Early start and early finish, we truly believe in a work life balance

-Hybrid work/work from home options

-Fun, flexible and informal environment. We have an engagement score of over 90% so the culture speaks for itself!