Senior Business Partner Human Resources

2 days ago


Kwinana, Western Australia Covalent Lithium Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us
At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.

Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in 2024, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery. We are now a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years.

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

Employee Benefits
We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employees
  • Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
  • Access to flexible work arrangements
  • Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
  • Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
  • Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing

The Role
Are you an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner looking for your next opportunity? Our team is looking for someone preferably with mining or resources experience to offer Senior HRBP services to our business.

This role will see you working closely with operational leaders at our Kwinana Refinery and develop strong partnerships that will enable you to assess and anticipate HR-related needs and support organisational efficiency. You'll handle complex employee relations issues, be able to influence our leaders, manage change, develop and review People and Culture policy, and lead the implementation of strategic initiatives across Covalent.

This is a permanent, full time role based in our Kwinana head office with flexible working options available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Active participation in the establishment of a health and safety culture.
  • Provide Senior HR business partnering support and subject matter expertise to leaders of assigned departments throughout the employment lifecycle.
  • Support organisational effectiveness by developing and implementing solutions aligned to Covalent Lithium's strategic and operational plans;
  • Lead and support managers through performance management issues, employee grievances, workplace disputes and coordinate investigations where required, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.
  • Partner with managers and the Talent Acquisition team to support high quality Talent Attraction and Retention
  • Development and implementation of human resources strategies, programs, policies, procedures and new HR initiatives
  • Act as a trusted advisor and coach on workforce planning, change management, performance and engagement initiatives.

Role Requirements

  • Relevant university degree in Human Resources Management and/or Industrial Relations, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 7 years' generalist experience including both strategic and operational HR, preferably within the mining or resources sectors.
  • Successfully worked collaboratively with senior leadership to support strategic business goals,
  • A professional that connects easily with people and can build and maintain long-term relationships across all levels of an organisation.
  • An inquisitive approach, seeking to understand key stakeholders within and across geographically dispersed teams, influencing where needed.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.



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