HR Business Partner

Messina Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Messina Talent is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12‑month maternity cover in a fast-paced logistics environment in Australia. The role is hands-on and operational, partnering with managers and employees across the full lifecycle to support change initiatives.

You will provide practical HR support across onboarding, performance, remuneration, workforce planning and HR processes. The team supports you and you will be visible to the business.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling employee relations and performance processes.
• Ability to partner with managers and employees across the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations and day-to-day HR advice
• Recruitment, onboarding and employee movements
• Performance and talent processes
• Engagement and culture initiatives
• Learning and development
• Remuneration and annual HR processes
• Workforce planning and organizational change
• HR policies, processes, systems and reporting

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Change Management

Recruitment

Learning & Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

HR Business Partner 12 month contract.

Fast-paced logistics | Transformation & change | Broad HR generalist role

If you enjoy variety, pace and being close to the business, this could be a great position.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a fast-paced logistics business going through a period of transformation and change. It is covering a maternity leave contract of 12 months.

This is a hands‑on, operational HR role where no two days will necessarily look the same. You’ll partner with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, providing practical HR support while helping the business navigate change. You will be supported by a team and not have any direct reports.

Your remit will include:

• Employee relations and day-to-day HR advice
• Recruitment, onboarding and employee movements
• Performance and talent processes
• Engagement and culture initiatives
• Learning and development
• Remuneration and annual HR processes
• Workforce planning and organizational change
• HR policies, processes, systems and reporting

We’re looking for a strong HR generalist who is comfortable working at pace, can juggle competing priorities and enjoys being visible and connected to the business.

If you like HR roles with breadth, energy and change, this one will keep you interested.

Please note this position requires someone who has the right to work in Australia, has Australian employee relations experience, and is ready to start within around the next 6 weeks. For any questions please get in touch.

HR Business Partner 12 month contract.

Fast-paced logistics | Transformation & change | Broad HR generalist role

If you enjoy variety, pace and being close to the business, this could be a great position.

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a fast-paced logistics business going through a period of transformation and change. It is covering a maternity leave contract of 12 months.

This is a hands‑on, operational HR role where no two days will necessarily look the same. You’ll partner with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, providing practical HR support while helping the business navigate change. You will be supported by a team and not have any direct reports.

Your remit will include:

• Employee relations and day-to-day HR advice
• Recruitment, onboarding and employee movements
• Performance and talent processes
• Engagement and culture initiatives
• Learning and development
• Remuneration and annual HR processes
• Workforce planning and organizational change
• HR policies, processes, systems and reporting