P&C Business Partner

UGL Pty Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Major clients exposure

Career growth

Professional development

Supportive culture

HSE impact

Job summary

UGL is seeking a seasoned People & Culture Business Partner to support Engineering Services contracts across Western Australia. You will partner with Contract Managers and leaders to drive workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management while guiding change and compliance.

Reporting to the P&C Lead, you will influence across multiple sites, contribute to strategic people projects, and support a culture of operational excellence within one of Australia’s largest Resources &

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partner role.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Resources, Energy or a similar operational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance management matters.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent HR experience and professional qualifications

Responsibilities

• Partner with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple locations nationally
• Support organisational change, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and people practices.
• Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations

Job description

People & Culture Business Partner

Location: Perth CBD Roster: 5/2 (Monday to Friday) Duration: Permanent Full Time.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to support a portfolio of Engineering Services Contracts in Western Australia. Reporting to the P&C Lead, this role partners with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver both strategic and operational people solutions across a portfolio of projects within Western Australia. You will play a key role in supporting workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organisational change, stakeholder engagement, and talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Contract Managers and operational leaders to deliver people initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple locations nationally
• Support organisational change, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, policies, and people practices.
• Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational outcomes.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in a Human Resources or People & Culture Business Partner role.
• Experience within Oil & Gas, Resources, Energy or a similar operational environment
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance management matters.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and employee relations practices.
• Degree qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent HR experience and professional qualifications

What We Offer

• Perth CBD location with family-friendly 5/2 roster.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Exposure to major Resources & Energy clients.
• Opportunity to influence HSE performance across one of Australia's largest Resources & Energy portfolios.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

About Us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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