Job Description - P&C Business Partner (266841)
P&C Business Partner-266841
Company Overview
UGL Transport is a diversified transport company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions across the Transport sector, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.
We are guided by our Company values which extend to all leaders and team members and across all departments within the Joint Venture.
UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL) is a subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 85% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN – Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.
Job Purpose
The People & Culture Business Partner (P&C BP) provides operational HR support to leaders and employees across the business. This role acts as a trusted advisor, partnering with stakeholders to deliver initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and compliance, while aligning with organisational goals and values.
Reporting to the Project Director of UGLRL with functional reporting to the P&C Manager – UGL Transport Infrastructure and Assets
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with leaders to understand workforce needs and provide tailored HR solutions.
Coach and support managers on performance management, employee relations, and team development.
Act as a key liaison between People & Culture and business units to ensure alignment of priorities.
Provide operational P&C Business Partnering within client groups by implementing solutions to business strategy to successfully integrate the P&C Strategy
Analyse and interpret data and information and transfer into commercial solutions (HR Metrics)
Collate and prepare HR metrics, organisational charts and headcount reporting activities including administering changes to employment terms and conditions
Support line managers on personal development to ensure appraisals and learning plans are in place for all employees
Assist with the development, review and deployment of HR processes/tools across the business to support continuous improvement in alignment with the P&C Manager
Take ownership and lead on key HR projects, initiatives and tasks as directed by the P&C Manager
Drive initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Support employee engagement programs, wellbeing initiatives, and recognition activities.
Manage resolution of employee concerns in a fair and timely manner.
Support learning and development programs to build capability across teams.
Contribute to succession planning and career development pathways.
Ensure adherence to employment legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
Maintain accurate HR records and reporting for compliance and decision-making.
Support policy development and implementation to reflect best practice.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in HR (preferred), Law, Psychology or Business Management
5+ years’ experience in business partnering roles.
Solid negotiating and influencing skills
Solid understanding of workplace relations legislation (e.g. EEO and diversity)
Excellent verbal and influencing communication skills and engaging with leaders
Experience in EA interpretation and Union activity
Experience in fast paced environments
About Us
UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies.
Diversity
We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.
REF:266841
Discipline
: HR Officer
Primary Location
: Australia-NSW-North Shore & Northern Beaches
Work Type
: Full-time