At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join MNAQ, a leader in the regulated technical industry, based in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Engage with diverse teams and develop your career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workforce culture and stability in a multi-site setting.
- Qualifications: 10+ years HR experience with strong ER/IR knowledge and a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Representing our client MNAQ, we’re hiring an experienced HR Business Partner to lead employee relations and industrial relations in a complex, regulated setting.
Position Title
Human Resources Business Partner
Reports To
HR and Communications Director
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Position Type
- Full Time
- Role Purpose
The HRBP will partner with the P&C team and business leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support, ensuring workforce stability, compliance, and cultural alignment across MNAQ’s Victorian laboratory, technical, and operational sites.
The role will have a strong emphasis on Employee Relations (ER), Industrial Relations (IR), and operational HR delivery, supporting a highly regulated, multi-site, and unionised environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Workforce Administration & Compliance
- Manage employee life cycle administration: new hires, transfers, terminations, and contract changes.
- Oversee staff turnover monitoring, providing analysis and retention recommendations.
- Coordinate visa and immigration processes for international hires in line with Australian Government requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), Modern Awards, and Enterprise Agreements.
- Resolve payroll-related queries and provide required payroll inputs to Payroll Services.
- Manage remuneration and benefits administration, including superannuation, insurance, and leave entitlements.
- Prepare and maintain employment agreements, addendum letters, and contract variations.
- Ensure remuneration and benefits practices are compliant with legislative requirements and company policies.
- HR Systems & Data
- Manage HRIS and HR tools, ensuring data accuracy and process optimisation.
- Maintain employee records in compliance with privacy and record-keeping obligations.
- Prepare and analyse HR reports on workforce trends, turnover, absenteeism, and compliance metrics.
- Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Planning
- Lead recruitment for positions in collaboration with hiring managers.
- Coordinate onboarding programs to ensure new employees are fully inducted.
- Support lab transfers and redeployment planning across sites.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the workforce plans to meet operational demands.
- Partner with P&C team and leaders to design development and training plans for individuals and teams.
- Implement performance review processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Employee Relations (ER) & Industrial Relations (IR)
- Conduct investigations into misconduct, grievances, and workplace disputes.
- Assist with the management of union relationships and act as a key point of contact for local workplace representatives.
- Support Enterprise Agreement negotiations and manage industrial disputes.
- Provide advice on IR strategies and legislative changes impacting the business.
- Partner with HSE team to ensure compliance with WHS legislation and internal safety policies.
- Support safety training, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Promote health and wellbeing initiatives to maintain workforce engagement.
- Partner with RTW coordinators regarding work-cover matters.
- Daily Relationship Management
- Maintain a visible HR presence on site, engaging with staff at all levels.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to leaders and employees on HR matters.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders in decision-making.
- Key Relationships
- External: Unions, Fair Work Commission, Government Agencies (Immigration, WHS), Employment Lawyers, Recruitment Agencies, Schools and University Industry events.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in HR, IR, Law, or related field
- 10+ years HR experience, with significant ER/IR exposure in a unionised, multi-site environment
- Strong understanding of Australian labour law, Modern Awards, and Fair Work compliance
- Demonstrated success in HR systems and workforce reporting
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
- Analytical approach to problem solving.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively work within a team and independently when required including collaborating with staff and stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Postgraduate qualification in HR, IR, or Law
- Experience in laboratory, food testing, or regulated technical industries
- Track record in integration or post-merger HR delivery
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Human Resources Business Partner in Melbourne employer: Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (formerly BVAQ)
MNAQ is an exceptional employer located in Melbourne, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee relations and compliance within a highly regulated setting. With a strong focus on professional development, MNAQ provides ample opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering a culture of collaboration and support among its diverse workforce. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration packages, comprehensive training programs, and a commitment to workplace wellbeing, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (formerly BVAQ) Recruitment Team
