Senior People Partner

CEA Technologies, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

CEA Technologies Pty Limited seeks a Senior People Partner to lead industrial and employee relations within its Human Resources and Recruitment function, based in Fyshwick, ACT. The role focuses on shaping people strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering an engaged, high-performing workforce.

You will provide strategic guidance on employment law, manage complex industrial relations matters, and drive HR policy development while supporting organisational change and talent acquisition

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Human Resources with exposure to Industrial & Employee Relations
• Expertise in enterprise agreement negotiation and workplace relations strategy
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law including the Fair Work Act
• Proven experience managing sensitive employee relations matters
• Experience in designing HR policies and frameworks for organisational effectiveness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at senior levels
• Desirable AHRI/AIRC membership or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people and employee relations strategies aligned to organisational goals
• Manage complex industrial relations matters including enterprise agreements and disputes
• Provide strategic advice on employment law, workplace relations and HR best practice
• Lead design and rollout of HR policies, procedures and frameworks
• Support organisational change initiatives and restructures with employee-relations focus
• Oversee recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and performance initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards and regulatory requirements
• Build strong relationships with employees, management, unions and external advisors
• Mentor HR team members and promote continuous improvement

Skills

HR Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Industrial Relations

Employment Law

Change Management

Policy Design

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/IR/Business

Job description

CEA Technologies Pty Limited is seeking a Senior People Partner to join our growing organisation in a full-time capacity. Based in Fyshwick, ACT, this role represents a strategic position within our Human Resources and Recruitment function, with a specific focus on Industrial & Employee Relations. As Senior People Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping our people strategy, fostering positive employee relations, and ensuring our workforce remains engaged, motivated and compliant with all relevant employment legislation. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organisational culture and employee experience whilst contributing directly to our business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive people and employee relations strategies that align with organisational goals and support workforce engagement.
• Managing complex industrial relations matters, including negotiation of enterprise agreements, policy development and dispute resolution
• Providing strategic advice to senior leadership and line managers on employment law, workplace relations and HR best practice
• Leading the design, communication and implementation of HR policies, procedures and frameworks that promote a positive workplace culture
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures and transformations, whilst managing associated employee relations considerations
• Overseeing recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to ensure we attract and retain high-calibre employees
• Championing employee engagement, wellbeing and performance management initiatives across the organisation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards, agreements and regulatory requirements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, management, unions and external advisors
• Mentoring and developing HR team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, with substantial exposure to Industrial & Employee Relations in a complex or regulated environment
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise agreement negotiation, industrial relations strategy and workplace relations management
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act, awards systems and relevant state-based legislation
• Proven experience in managing sensitive employee relations matters, including disciplinary action, performance management and dispute resolution
• Experience in designing and implementing HR policies, procedures and frameworks that enhance organisational effectiveness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels of the organisation
• Strategic thinking capability combined with strong attention to detail and compliance rigour
• Experience in change management and supporting organisations through transformation initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or related discipline is preferred
• Professional membership with relevant bodies such as AHRI or AIRC is advantageous

What we offer

• At CEA Technologies Pty Limited, we value our people and recognise that a supportive work environment drives both employee satisfaction and business success. We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Our benefits include opportunities for professional development and continuous learning to advance your HR career.
• We foster a collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• We provide flexibility in how and where work is structured, recognising that work-life balance is essential to our employees' wellbeing.
• As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to discuss any adjustments or support you may require throughout the recruitment process.