People and Culture Partner

WesTrac; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Benefits – Parental Leave, $

Health & Wellness discounts

Culture & Career development

Referral bonus up to $5000

Additional Leave & Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WesTrac is seeking a commercially minded People & Culture Business Partner to collaborate with leaders, drive workforce planning, and shape people strategies aligned to business goals. You will partner with senior teams to elevate engagement, performance, and culture while leveraging data to influence decisions.

The role requires 5–8 years of HR BP experience, a relevant degree, and strong capability in employee relations, investigations, and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years HR experience in a Business Partner or similar role.
• Degree-qualified in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Experience using HRIS and people analytics to support decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives across the regional portfolio.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment legislation.
• Lead and support organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives through continuous improvement practices.
• Analyse people data and HR metrics to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Support remuneration reviews, reward programs, and benefits initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant and effective.
• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Utilise HRIS and reporting tools to maintain data integrity and support decision-making.
• Contribute to organisational design and development projects.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to leaders and key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

People analytics

HRIS

Change management

Employee relations

Performance management

Coaching and influencing

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Job description

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager the People & Culture Business Partner will play a key role in delivering strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. We are seeking a proactive HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, driving organisational change, and using data to influence business decisions.

As a trusted Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen employee engagement, drive workforce planning initiatives, and ensure people practices align with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies aligned to business objectives across the Regional portfolio
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and employment legislation
• Lead and support organisational change, workforce planning, and culture initiatives through continuous improvement practices
• Analyse people data and HR metrics to identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Support remuneration reviews, reward programs, and benefits initiatives
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant and effective
• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
• Utilise HRIS and reporting tools to maintain data integrity and support decision-making
• Contribute to organisational design and development projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to leaders and key stakeholders

About You

You are a commercially minded HR professional with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

• 5-8 years' HR experience in a Business Partner, People & Culture, Senior Advisor, or similar role
• Degree qualified in Human Resources or related discipline
• Strong capability across employee relations, investigations, organisational change, and workforce planning
• Experience using HRIS, reporting tools, and people analytics to support decision-making
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and challenge leaders at all levels
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Business Partner title not essential; broad HR experience and impact are key.

What's on Offer

• True business partnering role with exposure across the organisation
• Opportunity to influence leaders from Supervisor level through to ELT
• Lead meaningful people and organisational projects
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative People & Culture team
• Autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to shape how work gets done
• Environment that values initiative, fresh thinking, and continuous improvement

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Recommend & Spend – Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

Our Company & Commitment

• With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
• At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.