HR Business Partner, Melbourne

About the Company

Progressive industry leader in high growth mode. Not a conventional company with a lot of rules and hierarchy, and they don’t intend to become one. Values-led, customer-centric, high-performing yet humble. They’re a large company with an entrepreneurial / start-up attitude.

Their success is driven by hiring the top talent people and accepting nothing less than than best practice. Voted #1 Best Place to Work within their sector in 2025.
  
About the Role

This is a newly created position that has come about due to a structural shift within the People & Culture function, where the Group Executive, People & Culture is transitioning to a reduced, part-time capacity and the Head of Human Resources is stepping up into a more strategic General Manager level role, creating a need for a dedicated HR presence on the ground in Melbourne to manage day-to-day operations and stakeholder support.

The position is a true HR Business Partnering role, requiring a highly capable generalist who can operate independently across the full employee lifecycle - from strategic initiatives like performance and reward redesign, workforce planning, and AI-driven change, through to operational delivery such as case management, employee queries, and organisational design - without the support of specialist functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert, timely advice on all people-related matters, including but not limited to performance improvement, employee relations, disciplinary processes, and OH&S.
• Provide advice, coaching and assistance to managers on performance improvement, disciplinary process and employment relations matters.
• Providing expert guidance on performance management, case management, and restructuring.
• Conduct bi-annual REM and performance reviews.
• Support learning and development initiatives across all levels of the business units.
• Facilitate divisional engagement survey discussions and action planning
• Drive transformational change projects in line with the People and Culture roadmap. Assist with planning and implementing organisational change.

This will be a stand-alone HR Business Partner position based in Melbourne as part of a wider People and Culture team located in NSW and QLD.

About You

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications
• Prior experience in smaller or standalone environments (or someone who has successfully transitioned from a larger organisation)
• Happy to be hands-on, operational, pragmatic, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Able to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, push back when needed, and balance both strategic thinking and execution in a fast-paced, evolving, and somewhat unstructured business environment
• Experience using HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of people initiatives
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law (New Zealand law is an advantage)
• Travel Flexibility: Flexibility to travel within Australia and New Zealand as required on occasion.

What's in it for you?

Benefits Flexibility & Balance:

• Hybrid & Flexible Working: Tailor your work week to suit your lifestyle.
• 6 ‘Me’ Days: Extra leave to prioritise your wellbeing.
• Religious & Cultural Swap Leave: Trade a public holiday for one that’s meaningful to you.
• Extra Annual Leave: Need more time off? Purchase additional leave to recharge.

Family & Wellbeing:

• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: Plus up to 52 weeks of paid superannuation.
• Paid Fertility Treatment Leave: Support when navigating your fertility journey.
• 12 Days Personal Leave: Time off when life happens.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to EAP for personal, financial, and career advice.

Growth & Development:

• Paid Study Leave: Support for your studies.
• L&D Programs: Grow your skillset and advance your career with tailored learning programs.
• Accelerate Program: Development opportunities for high performers.

Community:

• LMG Share Tomorrow Foundation: Earn volunteer donation rewards and company donation matching.
• Paid Volunteer Day: Volunteer with paid time off

If this sounds like you, please apply above with your most recent resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your suitability and motivations for thew role.

Due to a high number of applications, rest assured you will receive a response by COB Friday, and a phone call if you are progressing forward to interview.