Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

A hands-on HR Business Partner is sought to join a close-knit, supportive and collaborative HR team reporting to the Australia & New Zealand HR Manager. Based in Perth, WA, the role covers employees across Australia and supports a wide range of HR activities, with involvement in HR projects across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee inductions with the business and operations teams so the onboarding programme meets business and individual needs.
• Execute and support unit-specific performance management frameworks, including appraisal cycles, employee reviews and manager training sessions.
• Design and deploy a Rewards & Recognition program for the location.
• Manage end-to-end HR processes, including HRIS maintenance, employee life cycle management (including exit interviews and analytics), talent enablement and engagement.
• Support and coordinate with the HR Lead on closing employee issues, working with the offshore delivery team and the HR SPOC.
• Prepare and publish reports on HR solutions and initiatives, and contribute to HR project teams focused on organisational effectiveness.
• Handle employee relations and disciplinary proceedings in line with legislation, advising the business on ER matters.

Required profile

• 3 to 4 years of HR experience (HR Generalist).
• Relevant experience in a similar role and industry.
• Mandatory experience dealing with the full range of employee relations issues across the employee life cycle.
• Hands-on experience enabling and coaching managers.
• Experience in multicultural, international business and across multiple time zones.
• Tertiary qualification; HR experience (preferably generalist) and ER experience are preferred.

Required skills

• Strong hands-on experience with HRIS systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand employee relations practices and processes.
• Experience managing investigations and disciplinary measures under internal policy and local legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management and strong administration and organisation skills.