HR Business Partner

About the role - 

Our newly created role of HR Business Partner based in Melbourne will have the experience and confidence to partner with a client group across various divisions  and leaders throughout the business to deliver on key HR objectives and initiatives. 

The role will report to our Head of HR based in Brisbane. 

HR Service Delivery:

• Proactively partner with leaders to identify and solve critical organisational and people issues, focusing on both maximising employee experience and minimising risk and Proactively build and maintain relationships with leaders and gain an understanding of their business and human resource needs.
• Coach leaders to inspire and develop their teams, fostering a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Provide expert, timely advice on all people-related matters, including but not limited to performance improvement, employee relations, disciplinary processes, and OH&S.
• Proactively identify and manage people and culture-related trends/ risks in partnership with the Head of HR and business leaders.
• Implement annual and ad-hoc HR processes and initiatives as required.
• Provide advice, coaching and assistance to managers on performance improvement, disciplinary process and employment relations matters.
• Providing expert guidance on performance management, case management, and restructuring.
• Collaborate on and develop best-practice 'playbooks' and resources to empower leaders to manage their people effectively.
• Conduct bi-annual REM and performance reviews.  
• Support learning  and development initiatives across all levels of the business units.
• Facilitate divisional engagement survey discussions and action planning.

HR Strategy and Projects:

• Participate, develop and implement people programs across the People and Culture roadmap.
• Drive transformational change projects in line with the People and Culture roadmap. Assist with planning and implementing organisational change.

• Collaborate with the broader People and Culture team on joint processes, policies, and projects to ensure consistency and a seamless employee experience.

This will be a stand alone HR Business Partner Position based in Melbourne as part of a wider People and Culture team located in NSW and QLD.

To succeed in this role you will bring with you - 

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Core HR Expertise: Proven expertise in key HR functions including performance management, employee relations, organisational development, remuneration and benefits, and talent management.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business goals into a People & Culture strategy/ initiatives.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Proactive & Autonomous: The proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of issues and projects from start to finish.
• Data Literacy: Experience using HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Australian employment law (New Zealand law is an advantage).
• Technology Fluency: High level of comfort with HRIS (preferably Employment Hero) and other HR technology platforms (e.g., Culture Amp, Mercer, LinkedIn as well AI).
• Coaching & Communication: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with a proven ability to coach and influence leaders and team members to drive desired outcomes.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail.
• Travel Flexibility: Flexibility to travel within Australia and New Zealand as required on occasion.
• Change & Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience in driving and managing key projects, including organisational change initiatives would be highly regarded.