People & Experience Business Partner

Primary LocationVIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins StJob Description SummaryService Stream are on the hunt for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our corporate team in Melbourne OR Brisbane offices. 12-month fixed term contract.About the Role

We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our Utilities division where you will play an integral role providing leadership, professional expertise, and guidance in the development and support of key HR programs, processes, and procedures.

As a contributing member of the People & Culture operational management team, contribute to the development and implementation of the People & Culture strategic plan, providing functional leadership on all aspects of HR/ER processes and practices. Implement robust and appropriate practices, provide business partner support, and drive a strong people culture at all levels of the business.

The role contributes to the overall Service Steam business through the provision of leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the guidance, administration and support of relevant HR programs, processes, and procedures in support of the company's Vision, Purpose and Values.

This is a 12-month fixed term role and is open to Melbourne OR Brisbane candidates.

About Us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. We keep communities connected.
You will join a warm and supportive team and have a collaborative environment where you can bring your ideas

Benefits Of Working With Us Include:

• Flexible Working - at Service Stream, all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.
• Growth – We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units.
• Discounts - Employee rewards program and employee discounts across hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, Specsavers and many more We also offer access to novated leasing.
• Paid Leave - Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate excellence through our Kudos Awards, and significant milestones from 5 years of service are rewarded.

About The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the Business Unit strategic plan and taking ownership for the implementation of key people initiatives.
  • Ensuring business unit compliance to all legislative requirements, company policies and commitments via Human Resources policies, legislative requirements and relevant Awards or Enterprise Agreements.
  • Contributing to tender submissions to ensure operational objectives are achieved through mobilisation plans, systems and compliance with relevant industrial instruments.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of people processes and delivery.
  • Providing HR advice and support to the business unit Managers.
  • Facilitating HR support including recruitment, change management, performance management and succession planning.
  • Delivering facilitated training initiatives as part of program implementation.
  • Managing industrial matters including EBA negotiations and disputes and Fair Work claims to minimise cost and reputation exposure.
  • Providing guidance and support to the business unit in relation to management of ER and IR cases, including preventative actions and key learnings.

About You
Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years generalist HR and Employee Relations experience is essential for this position.
• Experience in ER/IR matters, EBA interpretation and negotiation.
• Experience partnering with managers.
• A thorough understanding of industry practice in terms of sourcing strategies, recruitment, promotion, skills development, conditions of employment and HR policies.
• Experience identifying needs and developing people leader capability.
• High level organisation and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines for each project that is assigned.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Possess communication skills of the highest level in order to positively influence customers, clients, management and staff.
• High order of organisation skills to meet the business unit's people needs

How To Apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and would absolutely welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Feel free to email Talent.Corporate@servicestream.com.au for any inquiries on how we can best support you with reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and a designated person will contact you regarding your inquiry.

DepartmentPeople & CultureHow to Apply

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.

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