About Us

As Tasmania's leading provider of HR solutions, we have an intimate knowledge of the state's HR and employment industry. With five offices and over 50 people we maintain a top-end professional culture and a personal environment. Our broad service offering allows for staff to hold diverse skills and to come from a range of work backgrounds, adding to the mix and variety.  From long term 50+ to fresh faced 18 yr olds, we try hard to make our workplace an interesting and enjoyable one. 

Our culture

Searson Buck's culture starts at the top with our statement "Our business is people" and is reflected in our Vision, Values and Principles.  We state we employ Skilled and Committed People and value Integrity & Respect, Partnerships, Personal Growth and a Positive Climate.  We certainly try to live our values both formally where we actively solicit feedback at staff and management reviews and informally through open communication at all levels. We provide opportunities for frequent get-togethers to exchange ideas, celebrate and maintain camaraderie, and most new staff remark on the tremendous team spirit and genuine care and friendliness of team members.

Testimonial  "The immediate thing I noticed about working at Searson Buck is the friendly and welcoming environment.  It is refreshing to be part of a culture that embraces enjoyment and a team that enjoy what they do and respect one other"

Careers

While a relatively small company, our work allows for a variety of career paths and development opportunities both locally and outside of Tasmania.  We actively promote from within with staff moving between administration, support and consultant positions, and into management roles.  Staff development adds to our capacity to serve our clients so we are keen to build a forward-looking, fresh thinking team who keep up with HR developments and look to lead the way.  Our interstate partnerships and overseas relationships open doors for further career advancement.

Rewards, benefits, recognition and development

Performance is recognised and rewarded in a variety of financial and non-financial ways.

Three reward streams are provided

·          Financial rewards

·          Workplace rewards

·          Development rewards

Financial Rewards

The business owners believe that our staff should enjoy the benefits that financial success brings and we endeavour to help our people meet their financial goals.

• Team and individual Bonus schemes
• Market competitive salaries
• Salary packaging options for motor vehicles and laptop computers and mobile phones
• Access through the RCSA to a range of discounted products and financial services
• Paid professional memberships
• Paid attendance at national conferences
• Half of approved tertiary study fees paid
• Paid study leave

Consultants receive a competitive base salary with the opportunity for bonus incentives by achieving individual and team-based goals. This approach balances income certainty with reward for helping to meet team and individual targets.

Workplace Rewards

• We have a great reputation within the industry and a family friendly culture
• We are seen as leaders in the community through active involvement in humanitarian committees, environmental care projects and various sponsorships
• Regular social and team building activities are important to the company (end of month drinks, team celebratory lunches, etc)
• "STARR" Reward and Recognition program recognises contribution to the company
• Quarterly staff days provide opportunity for input to company matters and to celebrate success
• We pay for attendance at National conferences which includes interstate travel and accommodation
• We are major sponsors of Searson Buck Thunder, a Tasmanian Basketball team, and support the TCA (Tasmanian Cricket Association) which provides entertainment opportunities
• We promote Health and Fitness, support sporting activity and provideinformation regarding health, fitness and maintaining a work-life balance
• Flexible hours include part time hours to coincide with child care times, unpaid leave for extended breaks to attend to family commitments
• An Anniversary day off is awarded each year and RDO's may be purchased through salary sacrifice
• The opportunity for extended leave by request is available
• We have a comprehensive induction program which helps prevent a "sink or swim" mentality
• Searson Buck offers an External Assistance Program (EAP) to its employees with initial sessions paid by the company
• An Effectiveness committee focuses on better ways to do things and Searson Buck technology and systems are user friendly and up to date

Development Rewards

• Learning and Development programs and opportunities are offered company wide with all managers recognising the need for continued learning and to support staff in developing and enhancing relevant skills
• Our people also recognize that development is important and forms part of their individual career plan and take responsibility for their own learning
• Continued development is part of our culture and reflected in both formal and informal settings - for example: Lunch time training, paid courses, conferences, etc
• We pay half of all fee costs for study towards work relevant tertiary courses and provide time-off as required
• Industry courses such as the RCSA and AHRI Foundation courses are supported
• We provide an annual scholarship in conjunction with the University of Tasmania that rewards a HR student with a cash prize, paid project work and career advice

If working at Searson Buck sounds good to you, we would love to talk to you. As a growing business we are always keen to hear from people who think they can make a positive difference.  Please call our Joint CEO, Stephen Porter on +61 3 62233055.