HR Business Partner

Job Summary:

You will act as a consultant and trusted advisor to BU management and employees, addressing Human Resources (HR) and related business needs. You will also support the alignment of HR initiatives with the BU strategic objectives by developing and implementing solutions to enhance employee engagement, organisational culture, and overall performance of employees.

Additionally, you will contribute to broader HR initiatives, including supporting talent development and enhancing leadership capabilities. The role demands critical business acumen to inform contributions to workforce planning, talent management, and compliance.

Job Description:

About the Role

In the role, you will act as a consultant and trusted advisor to management and employees, addressing Human Resources and related business needs.

You will be responsible for providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR best practices while also partnering with business leaders to deliver strategic workforce planning, talent development, and change management initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to ensure HR solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Ideally, you will be hands-on, adaptable, and capable of both executing HR operations and influencing leadership to drive people and culture strategies that support the company's growth and success.

The most important duties of the role are:

• Act as the subject matter expert on all HR policies, providing guidance, development, and interpretation to management and employees.

• Facilitate business unit restructuring and organisational design, including workforce planning initiatives.

• Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and offering strategic recommendations.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

• Conduct and analyse a business-wide learning & development needs audit; design, deliver, and evaluate L&D programs for employees and leaders.

• Provide expertise in employee engagement and development, updating and implementing relevant programs, policies, and tools.

• Collaborate with the Group HR team on HR projects, including HRIS management and compliance reporting.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

• Support talent development frameworks to enhance leadership capabilities and build bench strength.

About You

Ideally, you'll possess most of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, with professional accreditation (e.g., AHRI).

• Expertise in Australian employment regulations.

• Proven ability to resolve complex employee relations issues with objectivity and fairness.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with stakeholders at all levels.

• Motivation, creativity, energy, and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to design or enhance HR programs using data-driven insights.

• Experience in developing and delivering effective L&D programs.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Resilience, courage, and strong problem-solving skills to address HR challenges effectively.

• Familiarity with HRIS software and data analysis tools, preferably Workday.

Who Are We?

Modaxo is a global collective of technology companies passionate about changing the face of public transportation. With people who are truly passionate about what they do, we understand the impact mobility has on the fabric of daily life. We thrive on delivering dependable public transportation solutions that meet the real-life needs of our customers in the communities where we live and serve.

Modaxo is part of the Constellation Software Group which is the largest IT company in Canada and has over 125,000 customers in more than 100 countries across the globe, with offices on almost every continent.

Modaxo is committed to creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature aged workers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to submit their application. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family or carer responsibilities, or veteran status.

Please note: Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered for this role. You will need to successfully pass an Australian National Police Check if you are successful.

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Number of Openings Available:

1

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