HR Business Partner

Veolia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Superannuation contributions on unpaid

Fitness Passport & discounted health

Employee Assistance Thrive

Job summary

Veolia ANZ is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver professional HR advice for the Industrial and Energy line of business. Based at the Southbank office, you will support sites across VIC and SA, travel regularly, and partner with leaders to drive engagement, performance and workforce planning.

You will navigate industrial relations matters, lead coaching, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience in an industrial/blue‑collar environment.
• Hands‑on HRBP with practical approach and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with leaders; coach on leadership effectiveness, team performance and engagement.
• Support end‑to‑end EA negotiations in a multi‑EA environment (renegotiations in 2026).
• Use workforce data and HR systems to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Lead workforce planning; build succession and talent pipelines.
• Travel to VIC sites regularly and to SA as required; provide expert ER advice.
• Contribute to HR projects; ensure compliance with policies and legislation.

Skills

HR business partner

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Coaching & leadership

Data-driven HR

Education

Generalist HR in industrial environment

Job description

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Veolia is a global leader in environmental solutions with over 170 years of experience, operating across 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide — including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Through our Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, we're committed to protecting the environment and creating a more sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ is excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our passionate and motivated HR team, delivering professional HR advice to one of our line of business: Industrial and Energy. As Veolia’s fastest-growing line of business, your expertise will make a real impact on how this area operates and thrives.

Based at our Southbank office, you’ll work closely with both the General Manager and operational leaders across VIC and SA as well as our National Refractory team. This is a hands‑on, operational HR role where you’ll be actively involved in supporting teams working in heavy industry environments. If you enjoy a dynamic position that offers variety, the chance to get out in the field, and the opportunity to be deeply connected to the business, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What's on offer

• A supportive team invested in your success
• Flexibility in how you structure your day
• Join at a pivotal moment to shape operational excellence and a strong, positive workplace culture for your client group.

What you'll be responsible for

• Building strong, trusted relationships with leaders, providing coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, team performance and employee engagement
• Support the end to end process for EA negotiations in a multi-EA environment, with renegotiations upcoming in 2026
• Use workforce data and HR systems to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
• Support and Lead workforce planning activities, identifying current and future capability needs and building robust succession and talent pipelines
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure
• Travel to the Victorian(regularly) and South Australia (as required) operational sites for on‑the‑ground support
• Providing expert advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and complex people issues
• Contribute to broader HR projects to ensure continuous improvement
• Ensuring consistent application of employment legislation, industrial instruments and internal policies to mitigate risk and ensure compliance

What you'll need to be successful

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role within an industrial/blue collar environment
• A confident and capable HR Business Partner with a practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to deliver without over complicating solutions
• Thrives in a fast paced environment with the ability to be agile
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and apply a tailored approach according to the leadership style
• Great working knowledge of HR principles and employment legislation
• Proven ability to interpret and apply Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly across Victorian site and travel to South Australia when required

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.

Veolia conducts recruitment fairly, ethically and on merit. Candidates with personal or professional ties to Veolia or any related third party are asked to disclose this at the time of application.

Discover more at anz.veolia.com/careers.