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• Competitive salary of up to $180K+Super
• Onsite 3 days per week across the CBD/Docklands office - 2 days WFH
• True HR Business Partner role supporting frontline, operational leaders
• High volume, complex ER and IR case management including investigations and grievances
• Opportunity to coach leaders and build capability 
• Fast-paced, high visibility HR partnering role in a 24/7 operational environment
• Be part of a team of highly experienced HR professionals with supportive leadership

About the Organisation

Our client operates within the transport sector, supporting a large, operational workforce in a fast-paced, highly unionised environment. They are focused on strengthening leadership capability and driving a more proactive approach to industrial and employee relations.

About the Role

This is a true HR Business Partner role with a strong industrial relations focus, partnering closely with operational leaders in a complex, unionised environment.

You will play a key role in managing employee and industrial relations matters while also coaching leaders to improve capability and reduce reliance on reactive escalation.

Day to day you will

• Partner with leaders to provide day to day HR, ER and IR support
• Manage a high volume of complex ER/IR matters, including investigations, grievances and disputes
• Support leaders in navigating union interactions and industrial matters
• Coach and influence leaders to proactively manage performance, conduct and workplace issues
• Build strong, credible relationships across operational stakeholder groups
• Work closely with a central Workplace Relations team on complex IR matters

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role
• Strong experience working in a highly unionised environment with exposure to industrial relations
• Proven capability managing complex ER/IR case management, including investigations and disputes
• Confidence engaging with unions and supporting leaders through industrial matters
• Experience partnering with operational or frontline leaders
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to coach leaders through difficult conversations and performance management
• Resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience within a 24/7 operational environment is highly desirable
• Backgrounds in transport, logistics, healthcare, utilities or other regulated environments will be highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR, Business or a related field

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model – 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH
• High-impact role within a complex, unionised environment
• Opportunity to influence leadership capability and ways of working
• Be part of a fantastic team of HR professionals who are experts in their field and leadership that will help you succeed

Apply Now if you’re an experienced HR Business Partner with strong industrial relations exposure looking for a high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.

* Full working rights are required for this role and background checks will be completed on successful candidates

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