HR Business Partner
The Next Step ·www.thenextstep.com.au
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About Them
Our client is a well-established global transport and logistics organisation with a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand. Following significant growth, merger activity in recent years, and recent leadership change, the business is entering a new phase focused on building a more structured, professional, and forward-looking organisation.
With a workforce largely across transport and warehouse operations, the environment is fast-paced, operationally focused, and evolving. The next 12–24 months will see continued cultural uplift, refinement of leadership capability, and the rollout of a new strategic direction, alongside future HRIS implementation and enterprise agreement negotiations.
About the Role
Reporting to the HR Leader, this is a broad HRBP role with significant exposure across a national remit. You’ll operate as a true generalist, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational HR delivery in a lean team environment.
You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across transport and warehouse operations, with a strong focus on employee relations, workforce support, and navigating complex people challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
This role suits a resilient and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, lean environment and is comfortable balancing competing priorities. We will be looking out for those:
Our client is a well-established global transport and logistics organisation with a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand. Following significant growth, merger activity in recent years, and recent leadership change, the business is entering a new phase focused on building a more structured, professional, and forward-looking organisation.
With a workforce largely across transport and warehouse operations, the environment is fast-paced, operationally focused, and evolving. The next 12–24 months will see continued cultural uplift, refinement of leadership capability, and the rollout of a new strategic direction, alongside future HRIS implementation and enterprise agreement negotiations.
About the Role
Reporting to the HR Leader, this is a broad HRBP role with significant exposure across a national remit. You’ll operate as a true generalist, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational HR delivery in a lean team environment.
You’ll partner closely with stakeholders across transport and warehouse operations, with a strong focus on employee relations, workforce support, and navigating complex people challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partner with leaders across operations, providing pragmatic HR advice and coaching
- Manage ER/IR matters including disciplinary processes, investigations, and risk mitigation
- Support organisational initiatives including culture, engagement, and leadership capability uplift
- Contribute to goal setting frameworks and broader people strategy rollout
- Provide guidance on award interpretation, base rates, and payroll-related queries
- Support end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, performance, and workforce planning
This role suits a resilient and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, lean environment and is comfortable balancing competing priorities. We will be looking out for those:
- Experienced HRBPs with strong exposure to Australian employment law and operational environments
- Confident managing ER/IR matters independently within blue-collar or industrial settings
- Comfortable supporting transport, logistics, or warehouse-based workforces
- Detail-oriented, particularly across awards, base rates, and payroll-related interpretation
- Pragmatic, approachable, and able to build trust with stakeholders at all levels
- Comfortable operating in a resource-constrained environment with a broad and sometimes demanding remit
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Who is hiring for the HR Business Partner role?
The Next Step is hiring for the HR Business Partner position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the HR Business Partner job located?
The HR Business Partner role with The Next Step is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the HR Business Partner role pay?
The Next Step lists the HR Business Partner role at AUD 150,000–160,000 per year.
Is the HR Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at The Next Step.
What experience level is the HR Business Partner role?
The HR Business Partner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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