Human Resources Business Partner

GBS Recruitment; Warragul; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GBS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support delivery of comprehensive HR services for our client in West Gippsland, starting ASAP for a 3-6 month temporary contract. You will report to the HR Manager and work with managers and employees on employee relations, recruitment, policy interpretation and workforce matters.

This role blends day-to-day HR support with opportunities to contribute to projects, strengthen processes and build leadership capability,

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification or experience in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Broad experience in HR generalist services or business partnering.
• Experience interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, awards and relevant employment legislation.
• Skills in managing employee and industrial relations matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience developing policies, delivering HR projects and preparing reports.
• Confidence using HR systems and a range of computer applications.
• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on enterprise agreements, awards, employment conditions and HR policies.
• Supporting managers with employee relations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and investigations.
• Coordinating recruitment and selection activities, including position descriptions, interviews, reference checks and onboarding requirements.
• Supporting employment contract management and working closely with Payroll on workforce matters.
• Developing and reviewing HR policies, procedures and practices.
• Preparing workforce reports, analysing HR data and monitoring compliance requirements.
• Contributing to staff orientation, training, performance review programs and HR projects.
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, unions and external industry bodies.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

HR systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

GBS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support the delivery of comprehensive HR services for our client in West Gippsland starting ASAP for a 3-6 month temporary contract.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will work closely with managers and employees, providing practical advice on employee and industrial relations, recruitment, policy interpretation and workforce matters.

This varied role combines day-to-day HR support with opportunities to contribute to projects, strengthen processes and build leadership capability. You will also support the HR Administration Team to ensure employment documentation and reporting are accurate, timely and compliant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing advice on enterprise agreements, awards, employment conditions and HR policies.


• Supporting managers with employee relations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and investigations.


• Coordinating recruitment and selection activities, including position descriptions, interviews, reference checks and onboarding requirements.


• Supporting employment contract management and working closely with Payroll on workforce matters.


• Developing and reviewing HR policies, procedures and practices.


• Preparing workforce reports, analysing HR data and monitoring compliance requirements.


• Contributing to staff orientation, training, performance review programs and HR projects.


• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, unions and external industry bodies.

ABOUT YOU

You are an approachable and capable HR professional who builds trust through sound advice, clear communication and a practical approach to resolving issues. Comfortable managing competing priorities, you bring sound judgement, discretion and a strong commitment to service.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification or experience in Human Resources or a related discipline.


• Broad experience in HR generalist services or business partnering.


• Experience interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, awards and relevant employment legislation.


• Skills in managing employee and industrial relations matters.


• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.


• Experience developing policies, delivering HR projects and preparing reports.


• Confidence using HR systems and a range of computer applications.


• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.

Additional information

• Varied role across HR operations and workforce projects


• Partner with managers to support employees and strengthen capability


• Immediate Start - Temporary Contract (3-6 Months)