HR Business Partner
- Provide trusted HR advice and support to leaders across multiple business units.
- Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, culture and retention.
- Conduct regular HR compliance audits and maintain employee records.
People & Culture Business Partner
Melbourne CBD | $130,000 + Super
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join a growing organisation operating across Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.
Supporting a workforce of approximately 200 employees, this role will partner closely with leaders across the business to deliver both strategic and operational people initiatives. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, you'll play a key role in driving employee engagement, leadership support, people processes, culture, diversity initiatives and workforce planning across multiple states.
This is a broad, hands-on HR role suited to someone who enjoys variety, building strong stakeholder relationships and creating exceptional employee experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide trusted HR advice and support to leaders across multiple business units.
- Coach managers on employee relations, performance management and people leadership matters.
- Support grievance management, investigations and workplace issues.
- Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure employment practices remain compliant with current legislation and awards.
Employee Experience & Culture
- Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, culture and retention.
- Coordinate employee recognition programs, anniversaries and workplace celebrations.
- Conduct onboarding and induction programs for new employees.
- Manage offboarding processes and exit interviews.
- Partner with leaders to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Support and contribute to DEI strategies, initiatives and reporting.
- Monitor and report on workforce diversity metrics.
- Drive employee engagement surveys and support action planning.
- Assist in developing programs that align with broader diversity and inclusion objectives.
Compliance, Reporting & Projects
- Conduct regular HR compliance audits.
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
- Support salary review and remuneration projects.
- Prepare workforce reporting and people analytics.
- Contribute to ongoing People & Culture improvement initiatives and projects.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Support workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure employee wellbeing initiatives are effectively managed.
- Promote safe and compliant workplace practices.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a HR Generalist, Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner position.
- Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience managing employee relations and performance management matters.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
Highly Regarded:
- Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing or other blue-collar environments.
- Knowledge of Building & Construction Awards and industrial relations.
- Return to Work Coordinator qualifications.
- WHS qualifications or exposure.
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces.
What's On Offer?
- $130,000 + Super
- Melbourne CBD location
- Genuine business partnering opportunity with exposure to senior leadership
- Broad role spanning HR, employee relations, culture, DEI and talent
- Support across a workforce of approximately 200 employees located throughout VIC, WA, SA, TAS and New Zealand
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee experience and organisational culture
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Consultant
niamh.proctor@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-28843
Profession:Human RescorcesConsultant & Generalist HR
Human RescorcesIndustrial & Employee Relations
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026
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