HR Business Partner

Dandenong South

Wurth is a growing global family company with product confidence and customers focus

Our reputation for quality and consistently delivering right solutions to our customers is what makes us a global leader generating over 20-billion-euro in 2024.

With 453 sales staff directly selling to over 56,000 customers all around Australia, we are proud to offer our customers a comprehensive range of tools, fasteners and consumables, as well as systems and service solutions.

Working within our fast-paced Human Resources Department, you will utilise your HR experience and qualifications to support our business nationally, providing advice to our on-road sales and management teams, internal departments and our 3 distribution centres located in Dandenong, Ormeau and Balcatta.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing generalist HR tasks to ensure compliance with Australian workplace laws and alignment with organizational goals
• Providing strategic advice, guidance, coaching and support to managers on employment matters including but not limited to absence management, performance management, alleged bullying or discrimination, termination of employment, breaches of code of conduct and leave entitlements
• Management of end-to-end disciplinary processes
• Conducting internal investigations including in relation to misconduct, bullying, harassment and discrimination
• Interpreting legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, employment contracts, and providing advice to management and staff
• Developing, implementing and advising on policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to our HR Colleagues

Critical to your success will be:

• Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in a similar role, ideally some experience in a supervisory capacity
• A solid understanding of the current principles of employment and equal opportunity law and industrial relations
• An ability to collaborate, influence and build relationships to motivate and educate stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of current issues in the Australian workplace relations environment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with high level problem-solving skills and the ability to think flexibly to develop solutions to meet business needs
• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience (e.g. Human Resources or Law) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

We will provide you with:

• A remuneration package commensurate with your experience
• A fast paced and dynamic team environment
• Strong business support networks
• Coaching and mentoring
• Highly supportive culture that fosters continuous development
• An exciting opportunity to start your career with a global brand
• Local role based in our brand-new state of the art head office in Dandenong South
• On site secure parking
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Great access to a wide range of optional online training modules
• We are aligned and proud to support Beyond Blue

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Wurth's Core Values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.

Culture

We care about our people and are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that individuals with criminal records are not automatically ineligible to apply for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Please see our Privacy Policy and our Privacy Collection Notice located on our website in relation to the collection of your personal information during the recruitment process.

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