Senior HR Business Partner

We're Alignr — a modern recruitment partner & Talent Advisory helping high-impact businesses hire and grow the right way. This time, we're exclusively partnering with a Tech infrastructure business.

They've redefined what HR means to the business. After an internal move into a newly created role (People Capability), they need a Senior HR Business Partner to help scale it — someone who likes to be visible in both the office and workshops to drive change and impact.

Are you looking for?

• You want to own your patch but work with a supportive, smart HR Director & Capability Manager?
• You love variety: strategy one minute, ER conversation the next?
• Want to see ideation to delivery come to fruition? Actually see the results
• You want to be visible and impactful, not stuck behind a desk?
• You want influence and trust, not just tick-box HR?
• You thrive in fast-moving, people-first environments where your ideas land and leaders back you?

What's in it for you?

• Paying up to $145,000 Base + Super
• Hybrid working – 2 days from home (no set days)
• Birthday leave + 2 days volunteering leave
• High flexibility – not clockwatching, just outcomes
• Paid parental leave program
• Novated lease options
• Real influence: HR has a seat at the table and support from the CEO
• Be part of a business that values community, customer focus, and transparency
• Work across sites (Tottenham & Croydon - HQ) — be where the people are
  • Not set a structure on this, but aiming for once a week in the Tottenham warehouse to be as visible as possible

The Company, Team & context
Led by a new HR Director with big ideas and real delivery. The HR Director and former Senior HR BP (Now capability manager) has made solid groundwork over the last 12months - wanting to expand on this with the three of you

• Roughly 170 people across AU
• CEO is people-first and backs change
• Community-focused company - gives plenty to charities, community grants
• Operations across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and corporate
• Main sites in Tottenham and Croydon
• You'll work locally but have the chance to contribute to global HR initiatives
• Your work touches everything — frontline leaders, Exec team, union negotiations, onboarding, recruitment, change, capability, culture
• Only 15% of staff are on EBA's - union exposure will happen but it's limited

What You'll Be Doing
This is a true end-to-end HR generalist role. You'll be across everything — from setting strategy with the HRD to resolving ER issues with a frontline team lead.

• Coach and partner with leaders across AU/NZ on people strategy and performance
• Handle ER & IR matters confidently (you'll be the lead on EBA support and union relationships)
• Support and deliver on major change and transformation initiatives
• Drive engagement, onboarding, and culture programs
• Deliver workforce planning, talent mapping, and succession discussions
• Guide leaders through underperformance and capability uplift
• Contribute to national and global people initiatives
• Hands-on delivery: contracts, system improvements, recruitment, onboarding

This role reports to a commercially savvy, down-to-earth HR Director who values your input and backs her team. You'll work alongside a People Capability & Transformation Manager.

You'll Thrive Here If You…

• Love building things - enjoy courageous conversations
• Are confident in ER/IR and can coach leaders with clarity
• Want visibility and variety — from warehouse floor to executive table
• Know how to balance people needs and business goals
• Work best in high-trust, fast-moving teams
• Are collaborative, sharp, human — and fun to work with
• Want to work somewhere that actually values HR

This Role Isn't For You If…

• You prefer structure over impact
• You need constant direction — this is a role for self-starters, not hand-holders.
• You like to sit in an ivory tower, not to be seen — people need to know and trust you.
• You avoid ER/IR conversations — it's a core part of the role.
• You prefer to work behind the scenes — this role needs someone on the floor and in the room.
• You want things to stay the same — this is a business in transformation.
• You see HR as compliance — not as a driver of business outcomes.

Must-Haves

• Strong experience as an HR Business Partner
• Broad HR generalist capability — able to switch gears across strategy and operations
• Confident leading ER/IR conversations, including union environments
• Clear, calm communicator who builds trust across all levels
• Strong understanding of AU employment law, modern awards, and HR best practices
• Ability to work flexibly across sites and be visible with stakeholders

Nice to have

• Experience across manufacturing, warehouse/workshops or multi-site environments preferred
• Experience working in SMEs

Hiring Process

• Step 1: Alignment Survey
• Step 2: Quick alignment call
• Step 3: Interview with HR Director & Capability Manager
• Step 4: Meet the CEO & Exec Team
• Step 5: Offer, pre-employment checks & onboarding plan

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now — we'll send you a quick alignment task (

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