HR & WHS Business Partner – People, Safety & Culture

About the role

This is a full-time, primarily site-based HR & WHS Business Partner role in a medical device manufacturing business in Melbourne, with one day working from home each week. You will work closely with the Head of HR, operational leaders, managers, employees and contractors to deliver practical people solutions, strengthen workplace safety, manage employment risk and build a high-performing, accountable culture. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, organisational development, WHS, compliance, contractor management and people systems.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and managers on employee relations, performance, conduct, attendance and capability, coach managers and support recruitment, onboarding and employment documentation.
• Lead and improve employee engagement, including twice-yearly engagement surveys, and report HR insights to the business.
• Strengthen WHS by advising managers, conducting safety inspections, audits and risk assessments, monitoring corrective actions, promoting safe work practices and co-chairing the WHS Committee.
• Plan and run emergency drills, administer the safety management system, and monitor WHS compliance and incident investigations.
• Manage contractors through the Rapid Global system, including inductions, insurance, licences and qualifications, and maintain current employment and WHS documentation.
• Support wellbeing, engagement and culture initiatives, and coordinate waste management and environmental activities across local sites.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or HR Generalist experience, with strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment, and across both HR and WHS portfolios.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with attention to detail, confidentiality and organisational skills.

Required skills

• HRIS and people management systems, particularly Sage
• Rapid Global contractor management system
• Salesforce or SkyTrust familiarity
• WHS reporting, dashboards and business insights