HR Business Partner

Base Salary + Superannuation + Bonus + Shares

• Permanent, full-time position based at our Kwinana site
• True business partnering role - make a real impact supporting our operational leaders and the frontline workforce.
• Flexible, supportive work environment with work from home options

About WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.

Our businesses operate across domestic, national and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.

Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.

Join us. Together, we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner – Operations to join our Human Resources team. Reporting directly to the HR Business Partnering Lead – Operations, this busy role will provide operational HR support to our local sites and frontline workforce.

This position will partner closely with leaders and employees in our operations teams, interpreting and providing advice regarding our Enterprise Agreements, delivering solutions across employee relations, performance management, workforce administration, organisational change, and talent initiatives.

With a strong focus on blue-collar workforce management, you will work on a diverse range of matters including various industrial relations issues.

In this role key responsibilities will include:

• Provide HR partnering support to leaders across operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Provide expert support on employee relations matters and case management including addressing performance and conduct issues, grievances, fitness for work and investigations.
• Support workforce planning and organisational change activities and workforce administration.
• Partner with leaders to drive engagement, succession planning and talent development within the operational workforce.
• Provide insights and recommendations on workforce trends, risks and opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a people focused HR professional who thrives in fast paced, operational environments. To be successful, you will bring:

• a strong background in HR Business Partnering or a similar role
• Proven exposure to employee and industrial relations, particularly in blue-collar environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise agreements and ER/IR case management.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels.
• Tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field (or equivalent experience),

We value our employees by offering:

• Competitive remuneration with allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan;
• Flexible work environment including working from home options;
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging;
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events.
• Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks;
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.

Why WesCEF

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and Murdoch. We are excited to share that our Murdoch office will be relocating to Perth CBD in late 2025.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.

Agency applications will not be accepted.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 1,001-5,000 employees

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) has been part of the Western Australian landscape for more than 110 years. WesCEF enriches the lives of people and business activities every day by manufacturing and distributing essential products that sustain modern living.

WesCEF's portfolio has grown to include nine businesses that operate across domestic, national and international markets. Each business is recognised as a safe, sustainable and reliable operator and leader in their respective field.

Underpinning all our operations is a belief in a healthy, safe and sustainable future for all, which is why we are committed to achieving Net Zero scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 2050.

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) has been part of the Western Australian landscape for more than 110 years. WesCEF enriches the lives of people and business activities every day by manufacturing and distributing essential products that sustain modern living.

WesCEF's portfolio has grown to include nine businesses that operate across domestic, national and international markets. Each business is recognised as a safe, sustainable and reliable operator and leader in their respective field.

Underpinning all our operations is a belief in a healthy, safe and sustainable future for all, which is why we are committed to achieving Net Zero scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 2050.

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