HR Business Partner, 3-4 month contract, Feb start
HR Business Partner, 3-4 month contract, Feb start
Hands-on Senior HR Advisor role supporting complex ER/IR matters in a fast-paced, operational environment.
About the Organisation:
Our client is a global market-leading organisation operating within a highly operational, asset-intensive industry. With a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand, the business plays a critical role in supporting essential supply chains and large-scale infrastructure operations.
The organisation is recognised for its commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation and operational excellence. Operating within a unionised, blue-collar environment alongside corporate functions, the business values pragmatic HR support, strong governance, and trusted partnerships with leaders at all levels.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on HR BP opportunity supporting a defined client group across NSW and QLD, with a strong emphasis on employee and industrial relations. Reporting to the Country HR Manager, you will operate as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
The role is well-suited to someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and working closely with operational leaders in a complex, fast-moving environment. You will partner with managers to navigate ER matters, support change initiatives, and ensure compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
You are an experienced Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner, or strong HR Generalist, who thrives in operational, blue-collar, unionised environments and is confident managing complex ER/IR matters independently. You bring maturity, sound judgement, and the ability to hold your own with senior stakeholders.
You will bring:
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor seeking a meaty, hands-on ER/IR role within a respected global organisation. You’ll gain exposure to complex employee relations work, partner closely with leaders, and make a tangible impact during a critical period for the business.
How to Apply:
If your experience aligns with the above and you’re available for an immediate or near-immediate start, please apply online.
For a confidential discussion or to sense-check your alignment, contact Matthew Saitta via email at matthew@tandempartners.com.au or on 02 8045 2923 .
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Ref: 3990180
#SCR-matthew-saitta
Our client is a global market-leading organisation operating within a highly operational, asset-intensive industry. With a strong footprint across Australia and New Zealand, the business plays a critical role in supporting essential supply chains and large-scale infrastructure operations.
The organisation is recognised for its commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation and operational excellence. Operating within a unionised, blue-collar environment alongside corporate functions, the business values pragmatic HR support, strong governance, and trusted partnerships with leaders at all levels.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on HR BP opportunity supporting a defined client group across NSW and QLD, with a strong emphasis on employee and industrial relations. Reporting to the Country HR Manager, you will operate as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
The role is well-suited to someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and working closely with operational leaders in a complex, fast-moving environment. You will partner with managers to navigate ER matters, support change initiatives, and ensure compliance with awards, enterprise agreements, and employment legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing operational HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on ER and IR case management.
- Managing complex performance, conduct, disciplinary and grievance matters.
- Supporting onboarding, offboarding, contract variations, and employee documentation.
- Advising leaders on awards, enterprise agreements and policy interpretation within a unionised workforce.
- Partnering with payroll and HR services teams to ensure accurate and timely employment changes.
- Supporting organisational change initiatives and people-related projects.
- Contributing to enterprise bargaining activities.
- Assisting with recruitment processes and the implementation of global and local HR initiatives.
You are an experienced Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner, or strong HR Generalist, who thrives in operational, blue-collar, unionised environments and is confident managing complex ER/IR matters independently. You bring maturity, sound judgement, and the ability to hold your own with senior stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience owning and supporting a client group across the full employee lifecycle autonomously.
- Strong ER/IR capability, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary matters and investigations.
- Experience working with awards and enterprise agreements in a unionised environment.
- Confidence partnering with senior leaders and operational managers in challenging, fast-paced settings.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience contributing to HR projects, process improvement or change initiatives.
- The ability to work autonomously while remaining collaborative and team-oriented.
- A professional, approachable style with strong attention to detail.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor seeking a meaty, hands-on ER/IR role within a respected global organisation. You’ll gain exposure to complex employee relations work, partner closely with leaders, and make a tangible impact during a critical period for the business.
How to Apply:
If your experience aligns with the above and you’re available for an immediate or near-immediate start, please apply online.
For a confidential discussion or to sense-check your alignment, contact Matthew Saitta via email at matthew@tandempartners.com.au or on 02 8045 2923 .
Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Ref: 3990180
#SCR-matthew-saitta
Salary Range:
$80 - $85
Work Type:
Contract
Location:
New South Wales
Date Published:
07-Jan-2026