Senior HR Partner — ER/IR Leader (Australia & NZ)

Equans Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to operate across NSW/ACT, guiding senior leaders on strategic HR, ER and IR matters while supporting our New Zealand workforce. The role requires deep expertise in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations to navigate complex workplace matters and influence organisational outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

You will partner with leaders to apply Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts and legislation, while supporting

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in a senior HR Business Partner, Employee Relations or Industrial Relations role.
• Strong expertise in Australian & NZ employment law, industrial relations and enterprise bargaining.
• Proven experience managing complex and sensitive workplace matters independently.
• Experience supporting operational, unionised or blue-collar workforces.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• A degree in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, Law or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders across NSW and ACT to provide strategic HR, ER and IR advice.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations, performance management, grievances, disciplinary processes and workplace disputes.
• Provide expert guidance on Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts and legislation.
• Support organisational change, consultation processes and workforce restructuring initiatives.
• Play a key role in enterprise bargaining activities and industrial relations projects.
• Partner with New Zealand leaders on employment relations matters, compliance obligations and legislative requirements.
• Monitor employment law developments and drive continuous improvement across policies and practices.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee Relations

Industrial Relations

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Influencing

Education

HR/IR/Business/Law Degree

Job description

Equans is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to operate across NSW/ACT, guiding senior leaders on strategic HR, ER and IR matters while supporting our New Zealand workforce. The role requires deep expertise in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations to navigate complex workplace matters and influence organisational outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

You will partner with leaders to apply Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts and legislation, while supporting