Human Resources Manager (Parental Leave Replacement)
27/05/2026
14/06/2026
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
Fixed Term Contract
Kensington Campus
Human Resouces & Recruitment
Arc is the cool older sibling at UNSW. We pride ourselves on our obsession with student life because we know that the best part of going to uni is all the fun stuff you do outside the classroom. Our mission is to create the best student experience and we do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of passionate people who believe in listening to students, working together and constantly being better. Plus there are plenty of employee perks like cake, volleyball, Arc Wellness and heaps more.
We're looking for a parental leave replacement to join our team for a period of 9 months.
Job Description
The Human Resources Manager is a true HR generalist supporting a variety of functions including recruitment, payroll, policy and procedure, strategy, projects, and employee relations issues.
As the Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day HR support and advice across a broad range of generalist activities, whilst ensuring that Arc's human resources initiatives are implemented, and goals are achieved and aligned to our strategic plans.
The key tasks under the remit of the Human Resources Manager include:
Recruitment – End to end including, position description review, advertising, interviewing, reference checks and hiring;
Manage the on-boarding and online induction process for new starters and monitor probationary periods;
Manage and maintain all HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation;
Interpret and apply the Arc Enterprise Agreement consistently, and as the subject matter expert;
Oversee and execute employee standards and procedures, using and developing HR systems and processes.
Oversee regular employee feedback mechanisms including the annual Climate and Culture Survey;
Oversee the programming and delivery of Arc’s Development Initiatives training program;
Ensure Human Resources legal compliance by monitoring applicable state and federal legislative requirements and ensuring appropriate strategies, record keeping and administration;
Foster and embody Arc’s organisational culture whilst developing strategies for rewarding employee performance including the organisation of appropriate social events;
Assist managers and employees to solve HR related issues;
Oversee the support of all matters relating to Work Health and Safety ensuring legislative compliance;
Ensure the processing of any workers’ compensation claims;
With your team, provide accurate, timely reports (HR Metrics, WGEA, WHS and ad hoc);
Ensure wage payments comply with relevant legislation;
Provide back up to the current payroll function, predominantly Enterprise Agreement interpretation, as required;
Actively champion the Diversity and Inclusion initiatives;
Desired Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Selection Criteria
HR Management experience at similar level
Experience and knowledge across the breadth of key Human Resource functions including recruitment, payroll, workplace agreements, negotiation, employment legislation and workforce development
Demonstrated experience engaging with cross functional teams and colleagues
Knowledge of contemporary HR trends and practice
Experience in managing WHS and workers compensation
Demonstrated focus in delivering services, including the ability to anticipate and resolve problems with practical and positive solutions taking into account the needs of the business
Ability to work autonomously
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain enduring and valuable relationships
Interpersonal and communication skills with a strong attention to detail
Strong ethics and professional work attitude
Alliance with Arc values and workplace culture
Experience working within Human Resource software systems and a high level of competence in Microsoft Office Packages
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with ELMO, ELMO Payroll, Noahface and/or When I Work