People & Culture Business Partner in Melbourne

People-Focused. Business-Minded. Ready to Make an Impact? Looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner role where no two days are the same? Modus Projects is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team, supporting leaders and employees across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity to work across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance management and people-focused projects. You'll build trusted relationships with leaders, provide practical HR advice and help create positive employee experiences across a growing national business. If you're a confident HR generalist who enjoys solving problems, navigating challenging conversations and rolling up your sleeves to get things done, this could be your next move.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with Leaders: Provide practical, timely advice on employee relations, performance management and day-to-day HR matters.
• Own Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment across white- and blue-collar roles, from sourcing and interviews through to offers and onboarding.
• Manage the Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate contracts, inductions, onboarding, offboarding and HR administration.
• Navigate Employee Relations: Support leaders through people challenges, performance concerns and sensitive conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Build Strong Relationships: Work closely with leaders, employees and the broader People & Culture team across multiple states.
• Contribute to People Projects: Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, HR processes and the overall employee experience.
• Keep Things Moving: Balance competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, practical HR support.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience in a broad HR or People & Culture generalist role.
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across a range of roles.
• Practical experience supporting employee relations and performance management matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and advise leaders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• A hands-on mindset, sound judgement and a genuine interest in supporting people and business outcomes.

Why Join Modus Projects?

• Competitive Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package, annual remuneration reviews and an employee referral bonus program.
• Make an Impact: Help shape people initiatives and support the continued growth of our national business and Energy division.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive People & Culture team and leaders who value accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Career Development: Broaden your HR experience through a diverse, multi-state role with exposure to a wide range of people and business challenges.
• Extra Leave & Wellbeing: Enjoy Birthday Leave, Loyalty Leave, wellbeing initiatives and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family-Focused Benefits: Access flexible work options, fertility leave, Baby Bucks, Kids' Sports Vouchers and family-focused events throughout the year.

Ready to Make Your Next Move? If you're a people-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving problems and making a genuine difference across the employee lifecycle, we'd love to hear from you.