Human Resource Business Partner

• Newly created role with the opportunity to shape the position

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation undergoing an exciting evolution of its people function. As the Perth-based Human Resource Business Partner, you'll become the trusted HR advisor for leaders across Australia, influencing people outcomes, managing complex employee matters and helping shape a proactive business partnering culture.

Job Description

Reporting into the People team, you'll be the primary HR presence in Perth, partnering with leaders across the Australian business and supporting a diverse workforce spanning both blue and white-collar employee groups. You'll play a key role in providing practical HR advice, managing complex employee matters and helping leaders build capability through coaching and partnership.Key responsibilities include:

• Managing employee relations matters including grievances, misconduct, performance management and workplace complaints
• Conducting workplace investigations and preparing investigation reports
• Facilitating mediation and conflict resolution processes
• Coaching managers on people-related challenges and best practice approaches
• Building trusted relationships with assigned business leaders through regular partnering meetings
• Supporting succession planning and workforce discussions
• Delivering leadership and professional development training programs
• Coordinating and supporting the organisation's graduate program
• Contributing to organisational change initiatives and people projects
• Partnering with stakeholders across Australia and the broader global HR function

The Successful Applicant

This role is best suited to a HR professional who can hit the ground running, confidently manage complex employee relations matters and quickly establish themselves as a trusted advisor to leaders.You'll bring:

• Significant experience in a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive employee matters
• Experience preparing investigation findings and recommendations
• Experience supporting both blue-collar and white-collar workforces
• Exceptional stakeholder management and coaching capabilities
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a broader HR team
• Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, mining services, resources or related operational environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Autonomous Perth-based role with strong support from an established People team
• Full-time onsite during the initial contract period
• Newly created role with the opportunity to shape and influence the position
• Genuine pathway to permanent employment
• Broad and varied HR portfolio across employee relations, business partnering and leadership development
• Direct partnership with senior leaders across Australia