About this roleSenior Human Resources Business Partner – SA
Location: Edinburgh (SA)
Employment Type: Maternity Leave Coverage (14 months fixed term)
Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (SA) to join our Human Resources team.
In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across your designated client groups, driving strategic and operational HR outcomes that align with our business goals and people strategy.
As the key HR point of contact, you will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, supporting enterprise agreement negotiations, and enabling a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a lasting impact across the business.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Senior Manager Human Resources, your key responsibilities will include: Partnering with leaders to design and deliver HR and Workplace strategies that align with Airbus' objectives.
Acting as a trusted advisor on all HR matters including employee relations, performance management, talent management and remuneration.
Leading and supporting Enterprise Agreement negotiations within your client groups.
Advising and coaching leaders on proactive team performance management, employee development and succession planning.
Driving attraction, retention and talent management initiatives to meet business needs and workforce planning requirements.
Managing HR data, analytics and reporting to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
Supporting and leading HR projects to enhance service delivery and employee engagement.
Promoting and maintaining a safe, inclusive and values-driven workplace.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Knowledge Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior HR generalist role, with at least 5 years in a HR Business Partnering capacity.
Proven experience in Enterprise Agreement negotiations.
Strong background in employee relations, performance management, talent planning and HR analytics.
Ability to partner with and influence senior leaders, providing pragmatic advice and coaching through change, conflict, and organisational transformation.
Sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices, legislation and compliance within a large organisation.
Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Law or a related discipline (mandatory).
Postgraduate qualifications in HR or business-related fields (desirable).
Skills & Attributes Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Commercial acumen and the ability to balance business needs with HR strategy.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability with a pragmatic approach.
Confident communicator with excellent advisory, coaching and negotiation skills.
Organised and detail-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Committed to safety, inclusion, and driving cultural excellence.
Why us
Here at Airbus we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes.
This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance.
Some of our benefits include: Flexible working could include options such as work from home (hybrid working), 9 day fortnights and flexible days - Let us know what flexibility means to you
Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
Generous parental leave entitlements
Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
Novated leasing options with two providers
Free onsite parking
A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning Supporting Diversity
At Airbus, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity.
We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
Diversity is key to our ability to work cohesively as a team regardless of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation.
Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If it sounds like a role for you apply now
Applications close 17 September
Please note: Position may close prior to close date so don't delay apply now
You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.