Partner closely with operational leaders in a complex blue-collar environment, driving engagement, safety, and workforce culture.
P&C Business Partner
P&C Business Partner
About the Organisation:
Our client is a respected organisation with a highly skilled blue-collar workforce that delivers essential services to the community. They operate in a complex, safety-critical, and regulated environment — one that requires precision, collaboration, and strong leadership. With a strong emphasis on people, culture, and safety, they take pride in maintaining operational excellence and fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and accountability.
About the Role:
Reporting to an experienced P&C Manager, this role partners with senior operational leaders and frontline teams to deliver hands-on, end-to-end HR support. You’ll play a pivotal part in maintaining positive union relationships, supporting performance, engagement, and change initiatives, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a trusted partner to operational and technical leaders across multiple sites.
- Managing employee and industrial relations issues, providing pragmatic and timely advice.
- Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives.
- Supporting workforce planning, change management, and engagement initiatives.
- Coaching leaders to navigate people challenges confidently and compliantly.
- Contributing to the implementation of upcoming HRIS systems and process improvements.
About You:
You’re an experienced HR Business Partner or People & Culture Manager who thrives in operational, unionised, and safety-critical environments. You’re commercially grounded yet people-focused, balancing empathy with strong ER/IR acumen.
You’ll bring:
- Broad HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle.
- Strong ER/IR capability with experience working directly with unions and enterprise agreements.
- Proven ability to influence, coach, and build trust across all levels — from frontline to executive.
- A practical, down-to-earth style with resilience and sound judgment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, or Industrial Relations.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation where your work directly supports critical operational outcomes. You’ll enjoy autonomy, diversity of work, and a genuinely collaborative team environment.
Hybrid working is available, with approximately three days on-site across Sydney locations. The team culture is supportive, professional, and grounded — a place where your expertise is both respected and relied upon.
How to Apply:
If your experience reflects the above and you’re ready to take on a hands-on, meaningful partnering role in a complex operational setting, please apply online. For a confidential discussion, contact Matthew Saitta by email at matthew@tandempartners.com.au or call 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: 3941643
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Salary Range:
$170000 - $185000
Work Type:
Fixed Term Contract
Location:
New South Wales
Date Published:
31-Oct-2025