HR Business Partner

Randstad; Colac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting for a progressive local council in regional Victoria. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, lead complex workplace investigations, navigate industrial relations, and partner on strategic workforce planning.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and data-informed decision making, with a strong focus on employment legislation and enterprise agreements.

Qualifications

• Senior HRBP or ER/IR Specialist experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and Fair Work processes.
• Proven ability to coach managers and support organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on ER/IR matters, local government enterprise agreements, and statutory employment legislation.
• Lead high-level workplace investigations, grievance management, and formal dispute resolution processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to build leadership capability, coach managers, and foster an inclusive culture.
• Utilize workforce analytics and data insights to mitigate organizational risk and support strategic decisions.
• Support enterprise bargaining processes (EBA), workplace change initiatives, and union consultation.

Skills

ER/IR expertise

Workplace investigations

Industrial relations

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/IR/Law

Job description

Joining a progressive local council in regional Victoria, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization. Moving beyond operational HR, you will lead complex workplace investigations, navigate industrial relations, manage dispute resolutions, and partner with executives on strategic workforce planning and organizational change.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert counsel on ER/IR matters, local government enterprise agreements, and statutory employment legislation.

Lead high-level workplace investigations, grievance management, and formal dispute resolution processes.

Partner with senior leadership to build leadership capability, coach managers, and foster an inclusive culture.

Utilize workforce analytics and data insights to mitigate organizational risk and support strategic decisions.

Support enterprise bargaining processes (EBA), workplace change initiatives, and union consultation.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related discipline.

Proven senior HRBP or ER/IR Specialist experience within Local Government, the Public Sector, or complex unionized environments.

Deep expertise in employment legislation, Fair Work processes, and enterprise agreements.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.