Human Resources Business Partner

The Pentarch Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonus eligibility

Southbank office location

Onsite parking

Gym access

Job summary

The Pentarch Group in Melbourne seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support a distributed workforce of about 600 employees. You will be the primary HR contact for a defined portfolio, providing practical HR advice and employee-relations support.

The role offers a secure permanent position with a hybrid work arrangement—three anchor office days on Monday and Wednesday plus one extra day, and opportunities to work on HR projects and M&A due diligence support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related discipline is essential.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR advisory role, ideally supporting a blue-collar or operational workforce, with exposure to unionised workplaces.
• Solid knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, modern Awards and industrial instruments, with ability to interpret and apply employment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with leaders across an allocated portfolio of internal client groups and act as their primary contact for day-to-day HR support.
• Develop understanding of client groups’ operations, workforce and people priorities to provide relevant HR advice and support.
• Provide HR advice on policies, procedures and day-to-day people management matters, escalating high-risk or complex matters to HR Manager.
• Support disciplinary and workplace matters, including investigations, interviews, documentation and recommendations, under the guidance of HR Manager.
• Assist with enterprise agreement bargaining activities, including preparing factual employee communications and supporting documentation submission to Fair Work Commission.
• Review, implement and monitor HR policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advice

Disciplinary investigations

Compliance with ER/IR instruments

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related discipline

Job description

About Us

Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries.We'rededicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses. At the Pentarch Group,you'llhave the opportunity to contribute to pursuingnew ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future. Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades ofexpertise.Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.

About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity for an experiencedHuman Resources Business Partnerto join our team.This broad generalist role will have responsibility for a defined portfolio of internal client groups, acting as their primary HR contact and developing a sound understanding of their operations, workforce, and people priorities.

Working closely with leaders across a geographically dispersed workforce of approximately 600 employees, the role provides practical HR and employee relations support in workplaces covered by Enterprise Agreements and modern Awards, including unionised environments.

• Build effective working relationships with leaders across an allocated portfolio of internal client groups and act as their primary contact for day-to-day HR support.


• Develop an understanding of each client group’s operations, workforce and people priorities to provide relevant HR advice and support.


• Provide HR advice and support to leaders on policies, procedures and day-to-day people management matters, escalating high-risk or complex matters to the Human Resources Manager.


• Support disciplinary and workplace matters, including investigations, interviews, documentation and recommendations, under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.


• Assist with enterprise agreement bargaining activities, including preparing factual employee communications and supporting the preparation and collation of documentation for submission to the Fair Work Commission.


• Assistwith the review, implementation and monitoring of HR policies,guidelinesand procedures.


• Contribute to the development and delivery of HR projects and initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related disciplineis essential.


• At least 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR advisory role, ideally supporting a blue-collar or operational workforce, with exposure to unionised workplaces.


• Sound working knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, modern Awards and industrial instruments, with the ability to interpret and apply employment conditions and escape complex matters appropriately.


• Experience supporting disciplinary and workplace matters, including investigations, interviews, documentation and recommendations.


• The ability toprovidepractical advice on policy,procedureand day-to-day people management matters.


• Strong written and verbal communication,problem-solvingand decision-making skills.


• The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.


• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• A secure permanent role with opportunities to grow your skills,experienceand career.


• A competitive salary package, including annual bonus eligibility.


• A hybrid working arrangement, with three anchor days in the office on Monday and Wednesday plus oneadditionalday of your choice.


• The opportunity to work with a capable,professionaland driven team.


• The opportunity to gain practical exposure to mergers and acquisitions by assisting in HR due diligence, employee transition, and business integration.


• Exposure to a range of meaningful projects that will build your experience and capability.


• A Southbank office location close to public transport, with onsite parking and free gym access.

Successful Applicants must currently have full working rights in Australia and undergo a Police Check as part of the recruitment process.