People and Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with leaders to implement people initiatives that align with business goals and foster an inclusive, values-driven culture.

• Spearhead initiatives related to culture, employee engagement, change management, and strategic People & Culture objectives.

• Offer guidance, coaching, and support throughout the entire employee lifecycle, encompassing workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and off-boarding.

• Handle intricate employee relations issues, including misconduct, grievances, investigations, performance management, and compliance matters.

• Recognize and nurture high-potential employees and succession planning.

• Work collaboratively on talent acquisition strategies and onboarding processes.

• Oversee induction programs, probation reviews, compliance training, certifications, and performance review cycles.

• Manage employment contracts, letters, employee packs, correspondence, inductions, and internal employee movements.

• Develop performance management frameworks and employee engagement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance of remuneration and contracts with award requirements; provide payroll with updates on award changes.

• Review award classifications and salaries and assess compensation policies for fairness and equity.

• Provide up-to-date employment relations advice on Awards, Fair Work, and NES compliance.

• Monitor employee relations trends and metrics, reporting findings to the People & Culture Manager.

• Identify skill gaps and design, deliver, and implement learning and leadership development programs.

• Lead or support HR projects, including policy development, system implementation, and process enhancements.

• Maintain and troubleshoot the HRIS and manage HR records, files, registers, databases, forms, and templates.

• Process flexible work arrangements and address HR inquiries and information requests.

• Generate HR reports, compliance and government documentation, workforce metrics, dashboards, and presentations.

• Analyze turnover, engagement, absenteeism, Employee Net Promoter Scores, and pulse survey outcomes to provide data-driven insights.

• Provide administrative assistance to the People and Culture Manager, including travel arrangements and meeting coordination.

• Ensure all activities align with government regulations, company policies, standards, ethics, and QHSE requirements.

• Promote a safe and environmentally conscientious workplace while enhancing work practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in a People & Culture / HR Business Partner role.

• Strong understanding of the National Employment Standards, Modern Awards, and Fair Work frameworks.

• Substantial experience and knowledge in Employee Relations.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders while maintaining attention to detail.

• Excellent administration, verbal, and written communication skills with a strong focus on detail.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing and/or changing priorities and deadlines.

• Proven success in leading strategic initiatives from conception to execution.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion necessary in an HR context.

• Demonstrated motivation and initiative with a proactive approach.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and preferably Visio.

• Experience with HRIS platforms and online systems.

• A tertiary qualification in a Business-related field or Human Resource Management is highly desirable, or actively pursuing such a qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.