People & Culture Business Partner

RP Infrastructure; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Diversity & inclusion programs

Online learning platforms

Tailored Professional Development Plan

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship from industry leaders

Hybrid work environment

Access to training resources

Job summary

RP Infrastructure in Australia is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to act as an HR Generalist supporting rapid growth and a full employee lifecycle. You will partner with leaders to deliver strategic people initiatives, ensure compliance with employment laws, and drive organisation development and employee wellbeing programs.

The role reports to the CPO and involves partnering across functions, managing HRIS records, and delivering high-quality advisory services in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People & Culture Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation and employment best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Team player who thrives in a dynamic, flexible environment.
• Experience using HRIS systems such as Employment Hero; proficiency with MS Office.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Humanities, Business/Commerce, Law or Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief People Officer and support the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, leave management, data management, performance management, staff transitions).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive people initiatives and align with strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies; apply best practices.
• Deliver high-quality advisory services across employee lifecycle and organisational development activities (wellbeing, learning & development, recognition, graduate programs).
• Advise line managers on employee relations matters and maintain accurate HR records in HRIS and document systems.
• Contribute to organisational development initiatives and project delivery in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Generalist HR

Stakeholder engagement

Employment law knowledge

HRIS experience

MS Office suite

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

HR/Related degree

Tools

Employment Hero

GO1

Culture Amp

Job description

• Thrive in a dynamic, collaborative team that supports your career growth
• Collaborate with leaders and provide strategic advice to support business deci

About RP Infrastructure

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading advisory and project management consultancies, delivering complex and high-profile projects across the public and private sectors. Following the integration of DCWC in 2026, we're continuing to grow nationally.

With a collaborative, partnership-led approach, we partner with clients to successfully deliver projects across Transport, Aviation, Health, Education, Energy, Water, Property and Defence, backed by decades of experience delivering projects of scale and complexity nationwide.

About the opportunity

RPI is looking for a People & Culture Business partner to serve as an HR Generalist for a rapidly growing business.

As a trusted partner, you will report into the CPO, and support the full employee lifecycle by:

• Building strong stakeholder relationships to drive impactful people initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
• Contributing to key projects that align with RPI's strategic and operational goals.
• Deliver high-quality advisory services that support the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, leave management, employee data management, performance management, and staff transitions or terminations.
• Participate in the delivery of engaging organisation development activities including holistic wellbeing initiatives, learning and development, reward & recognition programs, graduate and work experience programs.
• Provide advice and support to line managers on employee relations matters.
• Ensuring accurate records are maintained in the HRIS (Employment Hero) and other document management systems.
• Maintain accurate & up to date records of employee data and document control aligned with all processes in the employee lifecycle (payroll, employee data, learning data, etc).

About you

To succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience as a People & Culture Business partner. Experience in professional services, particularly in construction, engineering, advisory, or consulting, will be highly valued.

You'll also need:

• Generalist experience in P&C, delivering P&C initiatives across the business for the benefit of our employees.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and experience in independently managing complex people matters to solution.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• An ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and positively influence outcomes where required.
• An eagerness to be part of a tight-knit team. We're looking for an enthusiastic team player, who'll be accountable for outcomes; has a growth mindset; and wants to be part of a dynamic business that works flexibly.
• Experience using various HRIS software, such as Employment Hero, GO1, Culture Amp or other related systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, presentations, and data reporting and analysis.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Humanities, Business/Commerce, Law or Psychology.

What's In It For You?

This role is perfect for someone eager to take the next step in their career and thrive in a dynamic environment.

As a PCBP at RPI, you'll enjoy:

• Strong support from leadership, playing a key role in our growing business.
• Mentorship from industry leaders and exposure to a fast-moving, integrated operation.
• A hybrid work environment with autonomy and flexibility.
• A tailored Professional Development Plan and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing + Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Online learning platforms and training resources for continuous growth.
• A values-driven workplace that celebrates success and fosters a supportive, dynamic culture.

RPI supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.