HR Business Partner

Aliaxis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Go for Zero

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Career development

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with operational leaders across our Australian manufacturing network. This hands-on role balances strategic thinking with execution, helping build capable teams and navigate workplace challenges to deliver business outcomes.

You will drive people strategies, coach leaders, advise on ER matters, and support industrial relations, change leadership and workforce planning initiatives while promoting a safe, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar generalist role.
• Experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations to deliver people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, and development.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Support enterprise agreements interpretation and implementation.
• Contribute to bargaining preparation and industrial relations activities.
• Drive performance reviews, talent reviews and remuneration programs.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, organization design, and transformation.
• Implement HR programs, including DEI, leadership development and engagement.

Skills

HRBP

Employee relations

Coaching

Stakeholder mgmt

Industrial relations

Workforce planning

Education

Tertiary degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Workable

Job description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions, focused on sustainability, innovation and performance, with over 15,000 employees across 40+ countries and 80 manufacturing sites worldwide

For more than 70 years, Vinidex has set the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions across building, infrastructure, agriculture and civil markets. We make life flow by connecting water, gas and energy across Australia with innovative, high-quality products.

As part of the Aliaxis Group, we are proud to contribute to global sustainability outcomes while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging workplace. Our behaviours guide everything we do:

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
• We Dare to challenge the status quo and learn fast
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our actions
  

About the Role

• Smithfield location, hybrid role, WFH available
• 8 Manufacturing sites Australia wide
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a business where people partnership is valued and trusted.
  

We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our APAC HR team and partner closely with operational leaders across our manufacturing network. This is a hands‑on role where you'll balance strategic thinking with practical execution, helping leaders build capable teams, navigate workplace challenges and deliver business outcomes.

If you're energised by working in operational environments, influencing leaders and making a tangible impact on people and business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with operational and functional leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Coach and support leaders on performance management, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and team development.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Support industrial relations initiatives, including the interpretation and implementation of Enterprise Agreements and workplace legislation.
• Contribute to bargaining preparation, implementation planning and broader industrial relations activities where required.
• Drive key people processes including performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and remuneration programs.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and business transformation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of enterprise‑wide HR programs, including leadership development, learning initiatives, DE&I and employee engagement activities.
• Use people insights and workforce data to inform decision‑making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safety‑focused culture across manufacturing operations.

About You

You are a pragmatic and relationship‑focused HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders to solve problems, build capability and support organisational success.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Experience partnering with leaders in manufacturing, industrial, operational or similarly complex workforce environments.
• Strong employee relations capability, with experience managing workplace matters and coaching leaders through people challenges.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised environments, including Enterprise Agreement interpretation and implementation.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and business transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to balance people outcomes with business needs.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship‑building skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• Experienced with HRIS systems such as Workday or Workable is advantageous
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.
  

Why Join Us? We Care

• Hybrid working available with flexible work opportunities
• Annual performance bonus program to reward your contribution
• A commitment to a safe working environment with Go for Zero
• Work for a business that cares about sustainability and impact
• Industry‑leading paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Recognition programs and service awards
• Mentoring opportunities to grow your career
• Join our global DEI council and make a difference
• Career development opportunities locally and globally.