P&C Business Partner

We work on challenging and complex projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.

We are currently seeking a **_People & Culture Business Partner _**to join the Industrials & Resources Team. This role is based in our office at Southbank in Brisbane and reports to the P&C Manager. The portfolio is a National remit. The primary function of this role is to deliver high quality and accurate P&C/ER/IR advice to Managers and Employees and support our line of business to achieve project deliverables.

**About the Role**
- Support the P&C component for tenders, including strategic mapping of the portfolio to ensure alignment with the broader business strategy
- Support disciplinary matters and workplace investigations
- Support Enterprise Agreement negotiations, financial modelling, benchmarking and payroll interpretation
- Broad overview of Industrial Relations and supporting stakeholders with industrial matters on site such as Right of Entry.
- Support the P&C component set up including mobilisation and recruitment processes, ensuring P&C project deliverables are met
- Regularly undertake proactive and comprehensive stakeholder engagement activities to consistently increase the level of business partnering and support across the portfolio
- Generate both regular and adhoc reports, including P&C metrics, analysis and the identification of trends
- Provide guidance on leadership and support to ensure the P&C team are compliant with UGL management systems and practices
- Support coaching on ongoing development of operational Managers and Leaders

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in HR/IR or a related discipline
- Valid Driver’s License
- 3-5 years’ experience in a P&C function, with comprehensive exposure to IR, ER and training
- High focus on team cultural and contributing to team achievements
- Multi-site P&C experience in the industrial, Mining or Shutdowns and Outages sector is desirable
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels internally and externally
- High attention to detail
- Methodical and demonstrated ability to work independently, with discretion, to organise and prioritise demands, and handle complex tasks simultaneously, within a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to sites across Australia, sometimes at short notice
- Adaptable and with strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to workplace change, learn quickly, and put new skills and knowledge to immediate use

Our line of business is primarily project driven around high-volume Outages and Shutdowns. You would need to thrive in a very fast paced environment as part of a high performing and collaborative team.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

**About Us**

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defense markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

**Discipline**: HR Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time