HR Business Partner - ER/IR Portfolio

About the role

Randstad is looking for a commercial HR Business Partner based in South Melbourne, Victoria. The role suits someone who enjoys a busy, high-volume operational setting and takes pride in delivering robust employment relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) solutions across diverse client sites. You will own designated portfolios across Victoria, report directly to the HR Manager and act as a trusted advisor to frontline leaders and operational teams, handling day-to-day HR and guiding complex ER/IR matters from end to end.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end case management of people matters, including formal workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management and interpretation of Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
• Work directly with leaders to coach them through conversations, mitigate risk and support organisational change.
• Drive positive workplace relations, roll out retention and recognition initiatives and work with training specialists to address skill gaps.
• Manage corporate talent acquisition and hiring for the designated business units when roles arise.

Required profile

• Strong, practical background managing ER/IR cases, investigations and terminations from start to finish.
• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology or a similar field.
• Enjoys a busy, hands-on multi-site role where the work is always dynamic.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and Modern Awards.
• Ability to manage workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.