HR Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual performance bonus

Go for Zero safety

Sustainability focus

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Mentoring opportunities

DEI council

Career development

Job summary

Vinidex, part of the Aliaxis Group, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the APAC HR team in our Smithfield manufacturing network. This hands-on role balances strategic thinking with practical execution to build capable teams and navigate workplace challenges.

You will partner with leaders on performance management, employee relations, industrial relations, and workforce planning while delivering people programs, DEI and safety initiatives across eight sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HRBP experience

Manufacturing partner

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Change management

Influence & credibility

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

HR degree

HRIS Workday/Workable

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in HR or related

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.
  

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!