Strategic HR Partner: People & Performance Leader

Jbs Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Australia in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a People and Performance Business Partner to drive people strategy, workforce capability and organisational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Head of People & Performance, you will partner with operational leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement and development to build leadership capability and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.
• Strong employee and industrial relations experience, including employment legislation and award interpretation.
• Experience in a complex, fast-paced operational environment, ideally within manufacturing or food production.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coaching skills.
• Solutions-focused with the ability to influence and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people initiatives with business objectives and operational outcomes.
• Provide coaching and support on performance management, employee relations, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and compliance requirements.
• Support award interpretation for key stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for key positions and support talent development and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive, high‑performing workplace culture.
• Partner with operational teams to support workplace health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes.
• Use people data and insights to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance coaching

Workforce planning

Industrial relations

Education

HR degree

Job description

JBS Australia in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a People and Performance Business Partner to drive people strategy, workforce capability and organisational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Head of People & Performance, you will partner with operational leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement and development to build leadership capability and a positive culture.