Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Human Resources professional to join our team as a Business Partner. This role will provide strategic support to leaders and teams across the business, ensuring that day-to-day people operations, programs, and processes are implemented effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent our organisation as an employer of choice in all candidate and talent-facing touchpoints, actively contributing to employer brand visibility and positioning.
• Lead and support recruitment activities, including drafting job advertisements, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and managing communications to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Support the HR Manager and external agencies during recruitment campaigns to execute screenings, coordinate interviews, ensure process alignment, and support an exceptional candidate experience.
• Guide hiring managers through onboarding expectations, probation milestones, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding processes, including contract generation, system setup, induction, and process follow-through.

Employee Lifecycle Management - Performance and Engagement + Workplace Relations

• Support execution of engagement surveys and pulse checks; assist in analysing data and coordinating follow-up action planning with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for culture and engagement initiatives, team events, training sessions, and wellness activities.
• Manage internal communications in alignment with our tone and people strategy, including frequent and consistent people updates to the business.
• Be a visible presence across the business, helping employees feel heard and supported through regular check-ins and proactive support.
• Contribute to the success of recognition programs and other culture-aligned initiatives.
• Maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring all employee records and documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
• Support WHS/People compliance and adherence to legal standards.

Policy and Process Execution

• Assist with biannual performance and remuneration review cycles, including communication, documentation, and reporting.
• Support managers with delivering feedback and development conversations.
• Assist in developing and embedding key people policies; draft letters, contract changes, and formal documents.
• Support ad hoc training and capability-building (e.g., systems, onboarding guides, performance coaching).

Employee Lifecycle Management - Offboarding

• Coordinate all aspects of the offboarding process, including exit interviews, documentation, and systems access removal.
• Liaise with managers for knowledge transfer and handover planning.
• Analyse exit feedback to inform retention and culture initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships across departments, offering proactive and strategic people support.
• Act as a first point of contact for people-related queries, coaching managers and identifying when to escalate.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand team dynamics, workforce needs, and business challenges.
• Support change management initiatives by preparing teams and stakeholders for organisational shifts.

Education and Technical Knowledge

• Essential – Experience in a generalist role, 4+ years Essential – Human Resource Management Bachelor or higher qualification.
• Essential – Current broad working knowledge of Australian Industrial Relations Legislation, HR Best Practice concepts and modern organisational policies.
• Preferred – Active participant in professional networks and industry events;
• Preferred – G Suite, Employment Hero and Apple knowledge.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• HR Generalist Expertise: Minimum 4 years in a hands-on, operational HR role with demonstrated success delivering across the employee lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a confident approach to problem solving and advising.
• Adaptability & Autonomy: Highly organised, resourceful and able to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing competing priorities.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Strong team player with a growth mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the detail.
• Judgement & Confidentiality: Sound decision-making, high integrity and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and care.
• Continuous Improvement: Comfortable interpreting data and driving practical improvements across processes, documentation and service delivery.
• Presentation & Facilitation: Confident in delivering inductions, training and feedback sessions in a way that engages and supports teams.

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