Strategic HR Business Partner - Operations & Culture

The Next Step Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Next Step Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with leadership across the full employee lifecycle in a blue-collar/industrial setting. You will handle ER/IR matters, performance coaching and workforce initiatives, while driving HR process improvements on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR, strong stakeholder relationships, and the ability to travel to Sydney sites as needed. Join a hands-on team committed to practical, people-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR experience, blue-collar/industrial environment preferred.
• ER/IR capability with Awards and employment legislation.
• Ability to coach leaders through people matters.
• Practical, hands-on HR partner with autonomous working style.

Responsibilities

• Employee and Industrial Relations advice and case management.
• Performance management and leadership coaching.
• Talent reviews and succession planning.
• Employee engagement initiatives and culture programs.
• Policy development, compliance and governance.
• Workforce planning support.
• Change and transformation initiatives.
• SharePoint and HR process enhancement projects.

Skills

HR Generalist

ER/IR

Coaching

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

The Next Step Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with leadership across the full employee lifecycle in a blue-collar/industrial setting. You will handle ER/IR matters, performance coaching and workforce initiatives, while driving HR process improvements on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR, strong stakeholder relationships, and the ability to travel to Sydney sites as needed. Join a hands-on team committed to practical, people-focused solutions.