Aviation HR Business Partner - Strategy & Talent

Menzies Aviation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to act as a strategic business partner for our Victoria and South Australia teams. Based at Melbourne Airport, you will drive workforce strategy, talent management and culture in collaboration with General Managers.

The role reports to the HR leadership, provides technical support, and supports operations across Melbourne and Adelaide airports in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as HR Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align HR initiatives with operational objectives.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data to support operational decision making.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of building credibility with senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and representation in the Fair Work Commission (AUS) or Employment Relations Authority (NZ)

Responsibilities

• HR Business Partnering: Lead the People Plan and provide strategic advisory to operations leadership.
• Talent Management & Workforce Planning: identify critical talent needs and succession plans; drive retention.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: guidance on complex employee relations; promote a positive culture.
• HR Compliance & Analytics: use metrics to drive evidence-based decisions and focus areas.
• Leadership: coach and develop HR Business Partners; lead cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Employment law

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to act as a strategic business partner for our Victoria and South Australia teams. Based at Melbourne Airport, you will drive workforce strategy, talent management and culture in collaboration with General Managers.

The role reports to the HR leadership, provides technical support, and supports operations across Melbourne and Adelaide airports in a dynamic aviation environment.