Human Resources Business Partner

Peoplefusion; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HBT Australia is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join its NSW operations, primarily based in Beresfield. You will partner with business leaders to provide hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, ER, performance and development.

Working closely with the HR and WH&S teams, you will drive HR initiatives, advise on legislation and agreements, and contribute to continual improvement projects using Employment Hero.

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR experience.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience supporting leaders with employee relations and performance matters.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management and broader workplace matters.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts and employee engagement activities.
• Provide advice in line with employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Support EA/EBA negotiations and related activities where required.
• Support training, development, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Contribute to HR projects, systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Performance management

Training & development

People leadership

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

• Partner with leaders across various functional assets and teams across the business
• Hands-on HR role within a fast-paced, highly diverse workforce
• Join an established global organisation with growing Australian operations

• Partner with leaders across various functional assets and teams across the business
• Hands-on HR role within a fast-paced, highly diverse workforce
• Join an established global organisation with growing Australian operations

About the company

HBT Australia is part of a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced machinery and systems for underground coal mining. With a strong focus on safety, innovation and quality, HBT delivers integrated solutions that support some of the world’s major mining markets.

Its Australian operations bring together engineering, manufacturing and technical expertise to produce and support high-performance mining equipment and systems. Following significant growth and several acquisitions in recent years, HBT continues to strengthen and expand its Australian operations.

About the opportunity

HBT Australia is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the HR team and provide hands‑on support across its NSW operations.

Based primarily in Beresfield, you will work closely with business leaders and the broader HR team to provide practical HR support across the employee lifecycle. This is a varied role spanning recruitment and onboarding, employee and industrial relations, performance management, employee engagement, training and development and succession planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with leaders on employee relations, performance management and broader workplace matters
• Managing recruitment, onboarding, employment contracts and employee engagement activities
• Providing advice in line with employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Supporting enterprise agreement activities, with previous exposure to EA/EBA negotiations highly regarded
• Supporting training, development, performance reviews and succession planning
• Contributing to HR projects, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Utilizing HBT Group's HRIS systems such as Employment Hero

You will work collaboratively with HBT's broader HR and WH&S teams, with dedicated return-to-work resources and external employment law support available for more complex matters. The position will primarily support HBT's NSW workforce, with occasional travel as required.

About you

You will be a proactive and adaptable HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships and providing practical advice in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Broad generalist HR experience
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
• Experience supporting leaders with employee relations and performance matters
• Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to EA/EBA negotiations or unionised environments will be highly regarded
• Experience within mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction or another operational environment will be advantageous, but is not essential

At peoplefusion we don't just accept diversity and inclusion - we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don't hesitate to contact us. #SCR-olivia-evans