Acquisition & Integration HR Partner

The Next Step; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Next Step is partnering with a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation in the community sector seeking an experienced HR professional to support post-acquisition integration across multiple sites in Australia. You will provide governance, workforce compliance oversight and strategic people support to newly integrated businesses while aligning with group standards.

In this role, you’ll partner with acquisition, transition and operational leaders, navigate complex modern awards (SCHADS), and

Qualifications

• Commercially minded HR professional with experience in complex, regulated workforce environments.
• Proven ability to interpret modern awards, especially SCHADS.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integration and growth initiatives.
• Strong employee relations and investigations capability.
• Data-led approach with systems/automation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading people-related acquisition and integration activities
• Workforce compliance, awards, contracts and governance alignment
• HRIS, employee data and payroll transition projects
• Change management and stakeholder engagement
• Identifying organisational capability risks and opportunities
• Oversight of employee relations frameworks, investigations and grievances
• Culture, retention and engagement initiatives
• Workforce reporting and people insights
• Supporting leaders through organisational growth and transformation

Skills

HRBP Experience

SCHADS Award

Change Mgmt

Stakeholder Mgmt

Data-driven HR

PM

Job description

The Next Step is partnering with a fast-growing, purpose-led organisation in the community sector seeking an experienced HR professional to support post-acquisition integration across multiple sites in Australia. You will provide governance, workforce compliance oversight and strategic people support to newly integrated businesses while aligning with group standards.

In this role, you’ll partner with acquisition, transition and operational leaders, navigate complex modern awards (SCHADS), and