HR Business Partner

Sharp & Carter Perth HR; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Forests Employment Hub is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to own a diversified portfolio in the South West region of WA. This hands-on role partners with senior leaders to drive workforce capability, employee relations and people strategy in a complex operational environment.

You will lead strategic and operational HR initiatives, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure effective workforce management across multi‑award environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HRBP or senior HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience in blue-collar/industrial settings.
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor on complex ER, performance management and workforce planning.
• Coach, mentor and develop leadership capability.
• Lead complex ER matters including investigations, grievances and high‑risk performance issues.
• Provide expert advice on legislation, awards and workplace policies.
• Analyze workforce data to identify risks and trends for performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery and employee experience.
• Support HR Advisor to ensure consistent HR service delivery.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Industrial/manufacturing ER

Australian employment law

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Leadership coaching

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to take ownership of one of their diversified portfolios located in the South West region of WA.

A true hands‑on partnering role, working closely with senior leaders to drive workforce capability, employee relations and people strategy across a complex operational environment.

About the Role

As the HR Business Partner for this designated portfolio, you will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, partnering closely with leaders to implement people strategies, strengthen leadership capability and ensure effective workforce management across a multi-award and enterprise agreement environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and organisational change matters
• Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and development initiatives
• Lead complex ER matters including investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes and high‑risk performance issues
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and workplace policies
• Analyse workforce data and metrics to identify opportunities, risks and trends impacting business performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR service delivery, compliance and employee experience
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to an HR Advisor to ensure consistent and effective HR service delivery

About You

• Demonstrated experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar senior generalist HR role
• Strong exposure to employee relations in blue‑collar, industrial or manufactuirng environments
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements
• Proven capability managing complex employee relations matters, investigations and performance management processes
• Exposure to workforce planning, organisational change, talent management and succession planning initiatives

What’s on Offer

• Located in the beautiful South West region of WA
• Opportunity to step into a genuine HR Business Partner role with both strategic and operational scope
• High level of stakeholder engagement with senior operational and business leaders
• Genuine, supportive and values‑driven organisational culture focused on collaboration, integrity, curiosity and family values
• Opportunity to contribute to workforce strategy, organisational capability and long‑term business performance
• Stable and growing Australian business with strong national operations and long‑term growth plans

If you’re a passionate HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to solve complex people challenges and drive meaningful business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

At Sharp & Carter, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Tagged as: industrial & employee relations (human resources & recruitment)