People & Culture Business Partner

Modus Projects; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Make an Impact

Collaborative Culture

Career Development

Extra Leave & Wellbeing

Family-Focused Benefits

Job summary

Modus Projects is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team, supporting leaders and employees across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. This hands-on role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management across a growing national business.

You'll be partnering with leaders, managing end-to-end recruitment, coordinating the employee lifecycle and driving people initiatives that enhance engagement and the

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a broad HR/generalist role.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across roles.
• Experience supporting employee relations and performance management matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and the ability to learn new systems.
• Hands-on mindset and genuine interest in supporting people and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Leaders: Provide practical, timely advice on employee relations and day-to-day HR matters.
• Own Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment across white- and blue-collar roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Manage the Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate contracts, inductions, onboarding, offboarding and HR administration.
• Navigate Employee Relations: Support leaders through people challenges and sensitive conversations.
• Build Strong Relationships: Work with leaders, employees and the People & Culture team across states.
• Contribute to People Projects: Support initiatives to improve engagement and HR processes.
• Keep Things Moving: Balance priorities, meet deadlines and deliver practical HR support.

Skills

HR Generalist

Recruitment

Employee Relations

HRIS

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

People-Focused. Business-Minded. Ready to Make an Impact?

Looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner role where no two days are the same?

Modus Projects is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team, supporting leaders and employees across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity to work across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance management and people-focused projects. You'll build trusted relationships with leaders, provide practical HR advice and help create positive employee experiences across a growing national business.

If you're a confident HR generalist who enjoys solving problems, navigating challenging conversations and rolling up your sleeves to get things done, this could be your next move.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with Leaders: Provide practical, timely advice on employee relations, performance management and day-to-day HR matters.
• Own Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment across white- and blue-collar roles, from sourcing and interviews through to offers and onboarding.
• Manage the Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate contracts, inductions, onboarding, offboarding and HR administration.
• Navigate Employee Relations: Support leaders through people challenges, performance concerns and sensitive conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Build Strong Relationships: Work closely with leaders, employees and the broader People & Culture team across multiple states.
• Contribute to People Projects: Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, HR processes and the overall employee experience.
• Keep Things Moving: Balance competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, practical HR support.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in a broad HR or People & Culture generalist role.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles.
• Practical experience supporting employee relations and performance management matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and advise leaders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• A hands-on mindset, sound judgement and a genuine interest in supporting people and business outcomes.

Why Join Modus Projects?

• Competitive Remuneration A competitive remuneration package, annual remuneration reviews and an employee referral bonus program.
• Make an Impact Help shape people initiatives and support the continued growth of our national business and Energy division.
• Collaborative Culture Work alongside a supportive People & Culture team and leaders who value accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Career Development Broaden your HR experience through a diverse, multi-state role with exposure to a wide range of people and business challenges.
• Extra Leave & Wellbeing Enjoy Birthday Leave, Loyalty Leave, wellbeing initiatives and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family-Focused Benefits Access flexible work options, fertility leave, Baby Bucks, Kids' Sports Vouchers and family-focused events throughout the year.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

If you're a people-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving problems and making a genuine difference across the employee lifecycle, we'd love to hear from you.