Senior HR Business Partner Role
This is a senior-level role in the organization's human resources department. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will serve as the key point of contact for all people-related matters within the Construction Materials business unit. They will work closely with General Managers and senior managers to provide strategic, advisory, and operational HR services.
The Senior HRBP will establish trusted relationships with managers and employees at all levels, providing expert HR consultation and advice on various topics, including talent management, employee relations, coaching and development, conflict management, organizational development, and training. They will also provide hands-on and strategic input, acting as a generalist across multiple HR functions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contemporary HR strategies and practices, including performance management and employee relations. They must be able to interpret and apply industrial agreements, using analytical and problem-solving skills to provide advice to management and employees. A proven track record in developing and maintaining highly effective stakeholder relationships is essential, as well as experience working effectively in a large, fast-paced, complex, and dynamic organizational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with senior leadership to provide HR strategic, advisory, and operational support to managers and employees.
* Develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that support the strategic growth of the business unit.
* Establish a reputation as a trusted advisor and business partner through highly effective stakeholder relationships.
* Support management and employees in interpreting and adhering to applicable industrial instruments, policies, procedures, and processes, and best practice.
* Provide relevant HR data and analytics to BU leaders to support and inform decision-making.
* Coach and support managers and employees in developing their leadership and management capabilities.
* Role model and champion the organization's values and expected behaviors under the Company's Code of Conduct, Company values, and policies and procedures.
* Drive the recruitment and selection process, including workforce planning, job design, attraction strategies, participating in interview processes where required.
* Oversee the onboarding process, supporting people leaders in effectively inducting and orienting new employees.
* Manage employee contracts and expectations, including employment agreements, employment variations, employee leave, remuneration, and other related employment terms and conditions.
* Coach, support, and guide managers to undertake consistent and appropriate performance management processes to promote a high-performance culture and manage underperformance.
* Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews, data analysis, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and developing retention strategies to reduce workforce turnover.
* Develop new and review existing people-related policies, procedures, practices, and processes, ensuring alignment to legislative requirements and best practice.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources; Business; Management or a related business discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience in generalist HR roles, with a sound knowledge of contemporary HR strategies and practices
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining highly effective stakeholder relationships
• Strong ability to interpret and apply industrial agreements, using analytical and problem-solving skills to provide advice to management and employees
• Experience working effectively in a large, fast-paced, complex, and dynamic organizational environment
• High level coaching skills at both an organizational and individual level
• Sound management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in the creation and application of contemporary and best-practice people-related policies, procedures, practices, and processes
• An understanding of and complete commitment to confidentiality
• Strong stakeholder management experience, clear communication, and the ability to build relationships and engage and influence senior managers
• A strong leader who is approachable with excellent people management skills, combined with the ability to influence peers
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to customer service
• Experience in working in a high-performance team
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Full working rights within Australia
Benefits and Perks:
• Competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Opportunities for professional growth within the organization and the broader group
• Flexible work options