Human Resource Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Location: Port Stephens Region, NSW
Contract: Temporary Contract – Approx. 5 Month
Pay Rate: $82.53 per hour

Why Join Our Client?

• Partner directly with leaders to influence workforce strategy, organisational performance, and employee engagement.
• Lead impactful people initiatives and projects that help shape organisational culture and drive business outcomes.
• Join a collaborative People and Culture team committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional employee experiences.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their People and Culture team. In this strategic and operational role, you will work closely with business leaders to provide expert advice and support across the full employee lifecycle while driving people initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness and culture.

As a trusted advisor, you will identify people-related risks, opportunities, and challenges, coaching leaders to implement best-practice human resource management and achieve business objectives. You will play a key role in employee relations, workforce planning, change management, organisational development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions that support organisational goals. 
• Provide expert advice on Enterprise Agreement and Award interpretation, employment conditions, workforce planning, retention, performance management, and change management. 
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflict resolution. 
• Lead and implement people-focused projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. 
• Coach and influence leaders on people management practices and workforce capability development. 
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organisation to foster a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to HR team members, supporting the delivery of HR programs and initiatives.
• Support recruitment and selection activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers.
• Provide expert advice on HR systems and workforce data while maintaining data integrity and compliance.

About You You are an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering capability and a passion for helping leaders navigate complex people matters. You are highly skilled at building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and delivering practical solutions that balance organisational objectives with employee outcomes.


Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Several years' experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or HR Business Partnering roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and industrial relations practices. 
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters, investigations, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational change and people-focused projects. 
• High-level stakeholder management, coaching, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Experience using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). 
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within local government or a highly unionised environment.
• Experience supporting diverse workforces with complex industrial relations matters.
• Exposure to organisational development, workforce planning, and culture transformation initiatives.

Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates sound judgement, professionalism, and integrity.
• Builds trusted relationships and effectively influences stakeholders at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
• Is resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Communicates with confidence, empathy, and professionalism.
• Has a strong customer service mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures and employee experiences.

Apply Now If you're an experienced HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to influence organisational performance, lead meaningful people initiatives, and partner with leaders to create positive workforce outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.