Strategic HR Business Partner — Facilities & Trades

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek.com.au is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia across facilities maintenance, construction and trades. You will partner with operational leaders, provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations, drive blue-collar recruitment and lead initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and engagement.

This hands-on, people-first role suits a commercially aware HR professional who can balance business outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a broad HR Business Partner or HR generalist role.
• Experience within facilities management, commercial construction, engineering, infrastructure, property services or a trades-based environment is preferred.
• Understanding of blue-collar workforces, including tradespeople and field-based employees.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in fast-paced, service-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management and workplace legislation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operational Leaders to build relationships and provide practical HR advice that supports people and business outcomes.
• Manage Employee Relations, including guidance on performance, conduct, investigations and grievances.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle across a geographically diverse workforce (contracts, onboarding, inductions, offboarding).
• Navigate operational challenges by working with field-based teams and leaders to provide practical solutions.
• Coach managers to develop people management skills, improve engagement and build accountable teams.
• Contribute to People Projects to strengthen engagement, retention and HR processes.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Seek.com.au is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia across facilities maintenance, construction and trades. You will partner with operational leaders, provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations, drive blue-collar recruitment and lead initiatives to strengthen workforce capability and engagement.

This hands-on, people-first role suits a commercially aware HR professional who can balance business outcomes