HRBP (18 Month Fixed Term)

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara will also build a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.

Find out more about:
Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia

We are always looking for ambitious and curious-minded colleagues who are keen to make a difference, whilst residing in the nearby coastal city of Karratha, Western Australia, a key community in the region with a resource focus and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle. All Karratha-based roles offered are on a residential basis.

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

Yara are seeking applications for a HRBP for an 18-month Fixed term position based in Karratha.

Reporting to the HR Manager, as senior member of the People Organisation, the HRBP leads a small team of HR professionals.

The HRBP is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, flexible service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and best practice. Through partnering with Line Leaders within the organisation to support the delivery of HR strategy and fostering a positive work culture, to support the over success of the organisation.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Support the HR Manager in leading the HR function, including: 
  • Development and implementation of HR strategies and projects
  • Performance Development & Leadership Development
  • Workforce & succession planning 
  • Remuneration and benefits management
  • Employee lifecycle 
  • Budgeting and cost control
• Develop, update and implementation HR procedures and practices to align with legislative requirements, industry best practices and Yara International guidelines.
• Work closely with the Recruitment team to attract and retain top talent. 
• Lead investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Complete regular audits as well as regulatory, external, and internal reporting
• Lead a small team of HR Professionals
• Deliver training programs in areas of HR and Leadership for Yara leaders.
• Oversee and support the payroll process.
• Support leaders in promoting a psychologically safe environment with a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and employee well-being.

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•    Minimum bachelor’s degree in HR or related subject
•    Proven experience as an HRBP, within the heavy industry or manufacturing sector.
•    Minimum 5 Year experience leading a team. 
•    Remote site-based experience is highly desirable. 
•    Proven experience managing workplace conflict and leading investigations.
•    Understanding of remote work dynamics and challenges. 
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
•    Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive HR strategies.
•    Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
•    Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential.

Yara celebrates diversity in all operations, practices, and engagement. We encourage people from all walks of life, experience, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to apply for opportunities within our growing business. 
Our values have diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation, and everyone is part of our success. 
For more information on Yara International please access www.yara.com.au

•    Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment 
•    5 weeks annual leave
•    9-day fortnight available 
•    $35,000 per annum regional location allowance
•    $1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
•    Annual bonus program with a target of one month’s base salary
•    $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement
•    Relocation assistance
•    As well as 6 months paid primary parental leave, culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program, salary packaging, and active Social Club

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.