P&C Business Partner - Melb Eastern Suburbs

Galvin-Rowley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvin-Rowley in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs is seeking a Senior People & Culture Business Partner to partner with senior leaders and drive commercially focused HR initiatives during a period of change. The role is hands-on and influential, requiring strong employee and industrial relations expertise and the confidence to challenge and support leaders through transformation.

You will align people initiatives with business priorities, strengthen leadership capability, and use workforce data to

Qualifications

• Senior HR Business Partner with experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong employee and industrial relations expertise.
• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce initiatives.
• Commercial acumen with ability to link people decisions to business outcomes.
• Credible with senior leaders, able to influence and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to provide practical HR advice aligned with business objectives.
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations and performance management.
• Support organisational transformation and change management.
• Coach leaders to strengthen people management capability and accountability.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning and talent management.
• Use workforce data to inform decisions and identify opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies.
• Support employee wellbeing and injury management.

Skills

Senior HRBP

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Commercial acumen

Change management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR

Job description

P&C Business Partner - Melb Eastern Suburbs

P&C Business Partner - Melb Eastern Suburbs

Location: MelbourneSalary:$150k - $160k

An opportunity exists for an accomplished Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join an established organisation undergoing a period ...

Strategic HR partnering | Commercial focus | Organisational transformation

An opportunity exists for an accomplished Senior People & Culture Business Partner to join an established organisation undergoing a period of significant change and transformation.

This role will suit a commercially astute and experienced HR professional who enjoys working closely with senior leaders, navigating complex people matters and contributing to organisational performance.

This is a hands‑on, influential position requiring sound judgement, strong employee and industrial relations expertise, and the confidence to challenge, influence and support leaders through change.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, providing strategic and operational HR support across the employee lifecycle.

You will play an important role in aligning people initiatives with business priorities, strengthening leadership capability and supporting organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior leaders to provide commercially focused, practical HR advice aligned with business objectives.
• Managing complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management and workplace issues.
• Supporting organisational transformation, change management and the implementation of new ways of working.
• Coaching and advising leaders to strengthen people management capability, accountability and performance.
• Providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management and organisational development.
• Using workforce data and insights to inform decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments and organisational policies.
• Supporting employee wellbeing, injury management and workplace risk mitigation.

About You

You will be an experienced Senior HR Business Partner with a strong commercial lens and the confidence to operate effectively in an evolving organisational environment.

You understand the balance between supporting people and achieving business outcomes. You bring a considered, solutions‑focused approach to complex matters and are comfortable providing frank, constructive advice to senior stakeholders.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner or comparable generalist HR role within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical expertise in employee relations, industrial relations and Australian employment legislation.
• Proven experience supporting organisational change, transformation and workforce initiatives.
• Commercial acumen and an ability to understand the operational and financial implications of people decisions.
• The confidence and credibility to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Sound judgement, resilience and discretion when managing sensitive or complex situations.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational demands.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.

You will be comfortable operating in an environment where priorities are evolving and where adaptability, initiative and sound decision‑making are essential.

Importantly, you will bring a collaborative approach, personal accountability and a genuine interest in helping leaders and teams perform at their best.

Why Consider This Opportunity? This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation navigating an important period of change.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, influence key people decisions and contribute to the development of stronger leadership practices, organisational capability and business performance.

For an experienced HR professional who enjoys complexity, values autonomy and is motivated by delivering practical outcomes, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise where it will make a difference.

Location: Melbourne, Eastern suburbs

Remuneration: Circa $160,000 neg base salary plus superannuation

We welcome applications from suitably qualified professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience.