HR Generalist

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 11/14/2025
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team in Eastern Australia.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building strong teams, and is passionate about partnering with the business to deliver meaningful HR outcomes.
You’ll support a diverse workforce, including front line teams, and play a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture across our service and operational sites.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with leaders and teams to support workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all HR practices.
Collaborate with site leaders to drive employee wellbeing, safety, and compliance.
Support learning and development initiatives tailored to operational and service environments.
Maintain accurate HR data and contribute to reporting and insights.
Act as a trusted advisor to employees, ensuring fair and consistent HR support.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in HR generalist or business partnering roles, ideally in industrial or service-based environments.
Strong understanding of employee relations and Australian employment legislation.
Proven ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organisation.
Experience supporting frontline teams and understanding their unique needs.
A collaborative mindset and a passion for building inclusive workplaces.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
What We Offer
A supportive and inclusive team culture.
Opportunities to grow your career in a global organisation.
The chance to make a real impact on employee experience and team performance.
Flexibility and autonomy in how you work.
A commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.