The Human Resources Business Partner is integral to driving business success by collaborating with leadership and the broader HR team to provide strategic HR guidance and support. This role presents an exciting opportunity to elevate your HR career, while contributing to the execution of key people initiatives that align with our core values and business objectives.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to shape a positive, high-performance workplace culture that aligns with company values and leadership principles.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to operational teams, fostering the development of leadership capabilities and employee performance.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance issues, restructures, investigations, and conciliation processes, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Spearhead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and overall job satisfaction.
• Collaborate in the preparation of tender responses, ensuring HR strategies are effectively communicated and aligned with business goals.
• Contribute to the development and negotiation of enterprise agreements that support business strategies and objectives.
• Lead the implementation of HR programs focused on continuous employee development and improving business outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse key HR metrics to ensure alignment with business goals and drive decision-making.
• Provide strategic support in the optimization of resources, including employees, contractors, and labour hire, while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Play a key role in the annual salary review process, benchmarking, and remediation plans, ensuring competitive and fair remuneration practices.

Experience and Expertise

• Extensive HR experience, ideally within blue-collar or unionised environments, or a comparable setting.
• 4+ years HRBP experience desired
• Proven ability to work with HR metrics and in performance-driven environments.
• Strong background in employee relations, including managing performance issues and supporting negotiations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple HR functions simultaneously.

Critical Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, ER, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• In-depth understanding of employee relations legislation and HR best practices.
• Expertise in supporting HR policies, systems, and processes to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of business needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact while advancing your HR career, we would love to hear from you!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Annie at ahunt@sharpandcarter.com.au

We are an inclusive employer, committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination.