HR Business Partner - Mining & Resources

HR Business Partner – Mining & Resources

Brisbane CBD | $130,000–$140,000 + Super | Regular Site Travel

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a large, established organisation operating across the Australian mining and resources sector.

Based in Brisbane CBD, this role will partner closely with operational leaders and site-based teams, providing practical, commercially focused HR support across a diverse workforce. This is a hands-on HRBP position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, can build credibility with site leaders and is confident navigating complex employee relations matters.

The Role Working as a trusted partner to operational leadership, you will provide advice and support across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, performance, workforce matters and building strong relationships between corporate and site teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality HR and employee relations advice to leaders and managers
• Managing and supporting complex ER matters, including investigations, performance management and disciplinary processes
• Coaching leaders to effectively manage people and workplace issues
• Building strong, trusted relationships with operational and site-based stakeholders
• Supporting workforce planning and broader people initiatives
• Interpreting employment legislation, policies, procedures and industrial instruments
• Identifying workforce trends and providing practical HR solutions
• Supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate HR documentation, records and reporting
• Working collaboratively with the broader People & Culture team to deliver consistent HR practices across the business
• Travelling to operational sites approximately once every four weeks

About You We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, operational environment where priorities can change quickly.
You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar
• Strong employee relations and case management experience
• Previous experience within mining, resources, construction, heavy industry or another operational environment will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Experience working with geographically dispersed or site-based workforces
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility with operational leaders
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgement
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to HR
• The flexibility to respond to operational and site requirements outside traditional office hours when required
• Willingness and ability to undertake regular site travel

What’s On Offer

• $130,000–$140,000 + superannuation
• Brisbane CBD location
• Opportunity to support significant mining operations
• Regular exposure to operational and senior leaders
• A broad HRBP role with genuine influence across the business
• Regular site exposure, providing the opportunity to understand the operations and build meaningful relationships with the workforce

This role would suit an HR professional who enjoys being more than an office-based advisor. You will be someone who wants to understand the operation, develop trusted relationships with site leadership and provide practical HR solutions in an environment where responsiveness, flexibility and strong ER capability are essential.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.