HR Specialist

Who are we?

REMONDIS is one of the world’s largest recycling, service and water companies. With 1,100 employees and 38 business locations, REMONDIS has been operating in Australia for 40 years, now servicing more than 24,000 commercial and industrial customers. We work collaboratively with customers and local authorities to deliver innovative, safe and reliable solutions across all industry sectors.

The waste industry is evolving at a cracking pace. We are also in the midst of our own organisational evolution. We are building the systems, processes and infrastructure we need to remain at the forefront of the circular economy journey. As such, we’re searching for individuals who have the resilience and drive required to help us on that path.

Together, we believe we can achieve a more sustainable future; a future in which waste is a resource.

What you’ll love:

We’re searching for an experienced and passionate full-time P&C Business Partner to join the People and Culture Team.

- You can make a real difference: you will be encouraged to critically evaluate our practices and propose ways of improving them. We are on a transformation journey, and we need your energy and expertise to help us get there
- Autonomy: you’ll have the empowerment you need to be successful and the independence and autonomy to thrive. You will be encouraged to be resourceful and creative in solving real problems for the business.
- Work that matters: contribute to a more sustainable future. The solutions you’ll be representing will support the businesses and the workforce
- Incredible growth: this role will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. We cannot wait to help you develop your skills and knowledge further.

Purpose and Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people and leaders. This is a dynamic role that blends HR advisory with business partnering, offering you the opportunity to make a real impact across a range of workforce matters. This is an exciting time to join the business as we navigate a period of transformation.

As the first point of contact for your assigned business units, you will provide practical, hands-on HR advice to managers and employees, coach leaders through performance reviews and people management challenges, and partner with them to build capability and drive positive outcomes. You will interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, awards, and legislation, leverage data to spot trends and inform decisions, and contribute to key HR projects and organisational change initiatives, making a real impact as the business evolves.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is passionate about making a positive impact across the employee lifecycle.

Some of the key responsibilities are

- Drive HR as a strategic business partner: Provide proactive, hands-on HR support and expert advice to leaders and teams, enabling effective people management practices that align with business goals and legal requirements.
- Lead by example and hands-on: Guide leaders on HR processes and procedures to ensure compliance, governance, and consistent application of policies.
- Champion performance and leadership development: Empower managers to deliver high-impact performance management, foster leadership growth, and build a resilient, high-performing workforce that fuels business success.
- Deliver strategic HR projects: Partner with HR leadership to plan and execute key initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational efficiency, and organisational agility.
- Leverage HR analytics for business impact: Track and analyse critical HR metrics, delivering actionable insights and reports that inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide practical HR advice: Coach and support managers and employees on day-to-day people matters, grievances, and workforce challenges.
- Provide Industrial Relations advice: Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreements, awards, and workplace legislation to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
- Empower organisational change: Support initiatives and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the business’s transformation journey.

Experience and Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Social Science or a related field (desirable)
- Strong experience as an HR Advisor or junior business partner
- Sound experience in industrial relations and Enterprise Bargaining
- Sound experience in workplace investigations
- Experience in change management and establishing policies, procedures and processes
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with excellent Excel skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication abilities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Please note that this role is based at our head office in Mascot, NSW. There is an ability to work from home one day a week.

Are you with us? Then Apply

You’ll need proof of entitlement to work in Australia.

You’ll undergo police checks and a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test.

REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite you to be part of an organisation that fosters a diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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