HR Partnering Manager

vopak; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned salary package

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical coverage

Hybrid work arrangements

Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Job summary

Vopak seeks an experienced HR Partnering Manager to lead planning, direction, and coordination of HR activities for Vopak Terminal Australia and VVET. You will partner with leadership and global HR to drive initiatives, develop talent, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will guide performance management, succession planning, and policy development, shaping a strategic HR agenda for continued growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience in a multinational environment.
• At least 6 years in HR business partnering role.
• Strong track record in change management and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate HR activities for Vopak Terminals Australia and VVET.
• Develop and lead local HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Acquire, develop and retain talent including performance management and succession planning.
• Collaborate with local and global HR teams to meet objectives and regulatory needs.
• Create policies and procedures, ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders, unions and vendors.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent development

Change management

Organizational transformation

Employee engagement

Industrial relations

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Job description

HR Partnering Manager

Location: Port Botany, NSW

Work Type: Human Resources

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As HR Partnering Manager , you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As a HR Partnering Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, directing and coordinating of all HR activities and employees of Vopak Terminal Australia (VTA) and Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal (VVET). This is a key role in the organization working with the management and leadership teams and partnership with global/BU HR teams in leading and overseeing all HR initiatives and activities for the country.

What will you be doing?

• Formulate, develop, lead and implement local HR strategy and initiatives that are aligned with the overall business strategy and support business objectives for the country.
• Lead to acquire, develop and retain talents, including performance management, succession planning, talent development, aligned with current and future business needs.
• Work closely with the local management team, leadership team, business leaders and alignment with the global/regional HR teams to meet business objectives and requirements.
• Develop functional or operational policies and develop policy frameworks for the organization. Take responsibility for creating underlying procedures, ensuring compliance to local regulations and alignment with business needs, including monitoring the implementation and competitiveness.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of the latest HR developments and provide suitable interpretation to management team, leadership team, business leaders, and employees within the organization.
• Develop and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, employees, unions, government bodies and external vendors.

Why you'll love working with us

• A market-aligned salary package reflecting your experience, paired with a performance-driven bonus structure.
• Growth & Development opportunities to advance your career and continuously build your expertise.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, plus access to corporate gym facilities and wellness perks to keep you thriving.
• Hybrid work arrangements tailored to your role, supporting high performance and balance.
• A collaborative with supportive, high-energy workplace where initiative is championed and you have true ownership over your work.

Does this sound like you?

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience within a multinational corporation, including at least 6 years in a HR Business Partnering capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated track record of holding strategic leadership positions.
• Proven capability in driving key change management, organizational transformation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Extensive experience managing industrial relations, enterprise agreement (CLA) negotiations, and operational turnarounds.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure and within strict timelines.

What energy will you bring? We'd love to meet you!

At Vopak, we foster an inclusive workplace where you are empowered to bring your best self to work. Guided by trust , a spirit of collaboration , and the courage to lead change, we create an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!