Senior HR Partner

Vanderlande; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Global opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Vanderlande Australia is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to collaborate with senior leaders and drive people outcomes that enable business success in a dynamic logistics environment.

You will shape workforce strategy, lead organizational change, grow leadership capability, and elevate employee engagement across the Australian business, with a strong focus on Industrial Relations and EBA negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in HR, business, psychology or related field.
• 12+ years HR experience, with senior HRBP exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Advise on workforce planning, org design, talent management, and succession planning.
• Lead employee engagement, leadership development, diversity and capability-building initiatives.
• Drive change programs with stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters including EBA negotiations.
• Coach leaders to enhance leadership capability and build high-performing teams.
• Leverage people analytics to support workforce decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies.
• Collaborate with local, regional and global HR teams to improve processes.

Skills

Senior HRBP

Workday

Australian IR

EBA negotiations

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership coaching

Education

HR/Business/Psych degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Vanderlande is the global market leader in future-proof logistics process automation for airports, warehousing, and parcel markets. Every day, our innovative systems move millions of pieces of baggage, parcels, and goods worldwide. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Title

Senior HR Partner

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is the global market leader in future-proof logistics process automation for airports, warehousing, and parcel markets. Every day, our innovative systems move millions of pieces of baggage, parcels, and goods worldwide. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Title: Senior HR Partner

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders and drive people outcomes that enable business success.

As a trusted advisor, you will play a key role in shaping workforce strategy, leading organizational change, building leadership capability, and driving employee engagement across the business. This role requires strong expertise in Industrial Relations, employee relations, and supporting operational workforces in complex environments.

What You'll Do

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Provide advice on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and succession planning.
• Lead employee engagement, leadership development, diversity, and capability-building initiatives.
• Drive change and transformation programs, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Manage complex employee and industrial relations matters, including Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.
• Coach leaders to enhance leadership capability and build high-performing teams.
• Leverage people analytics and insights to support workforce decisions and business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and global HR teams to continuously improve people processes and employee experience.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of HR experience, including significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations.
• Proven experience managing Industrial Relations matters and EBA negotiations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and influencing business outcomes.
• Experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with HR systems and people analytics platforms such as Workday.

Why Join Vanderlande?

• Partner with senior leaders and influence strategic business decisions.
• Lead impactful people and transformation initiatives.
• Join a collaborative global organization with strong growth ambitions.
• Be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities within a global business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.