Senior HR Business Partner

Take the next step with Hastings Deering - where our people build something BIGGER.

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner to join our high-performing People and Culture team at Acacia Ridge.

Reporting to the Manager - Human Resources, you'll partner with leaders across our Corporate Business Functions to shape and deliver the people strategy that powers our future success.

This is a role for a true business partner, someone who thrives on connection, brings commercial acumen and curiosity, and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. You'll lead initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, accelerate cultural transformation, and future-proof our workforce, ensuring our people, structure, and culture are ready for what's next.

What you'll be doing

As a trusted partner to our Corporate Business Functions, you'll play a key role in shaping the people strategies that drive Hastings Deering's success. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you'll influence decisions, lead transformation, and make a tangible impact on culture, capability, and performance.

As a Human Resources Business Partner at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Align strategy and people - Partner with senior leaders to design and deliver people strategies that enable business objectives and growth.
• Drive organisational effectiveness - Diagnose organisational health, optimise operating models, and lead HR-driven change to enhance agility and performance.
• Empower and coach leaders - Build leadership capability through coaching, trusted advice, and practical support that drives accountability and engagement.
• Champion culture and engagement - Shape a values-driven, high-performing workplace where people feel connected, inspired, and empowered to succeed.
• Future-proof the workforce - Anticipate workforce trends, emerging skills, and technology shifts to ensure readiness for the future.
• Lead key HR initiatives - Deliver projects that enhance the employee experience, build capability, and support business transformation.
• Leverage data and insights - Use people analytics and external benchmarks to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure impact.
• Champion inclusion and wellbeing - Promote a safe, inclusive, and values-led culture that supports belonging, wellbeing, and performance.

What you'll bring

You're a confident and credible HR professional who thrives on connection, influence, and delivering results. You combine strategic thinking with commercial insight and have a genuine passion for shaping culture and developing leaders.

We're looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Relevant leave of related HR experience, including business partnering within large, complex, or matrixed organisations.
• Proven ability to design and implement people strategies that drive performance, transformation, and growth.
• Demonstrated strength in organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural change.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge, advise, and coach senior leaders.
• Strong experience with HR analytics and insights to inform data-driven decisions and measure success.
• A solid understanding of employment legislation, governance, and contemporary HR practices.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Training & Career Development - Opportunities for training, mentorship, and career development specific to your role.
• Flexibility and Worklife Balance - We offer a range of flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal commitments.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Dedicated programs that support your physical, mental, and financial health, such as our Employee Assistance Program, free health checks, salary continuance insurance and a major retailer discounts program.
• Team & Culture - Join a tight-knit team where collaboration thrives, with regular staying connected lunches, team BBQs, and an active social group that fosters a positive and engaging work environment.
• Parental Leave - Paid parental leave options with 16 weeks for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.

Interested? Here's What's Next:

If you're interested in growing your career with one of the world's leading heavy equipment businesses - we'd love to hear from you

Enquiries:

Contact: Brianna Smith -

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.