HR Business Partner (L&D), Victoria
(anonymised from the client's official position description; PD received from Byron 29 Oct 2026). Role code R6. Full-time, permanent.
About the business:
a long-established Australian leader in materials management, earthmoving and plant hire (60+ years), working with Tier 1 commercial clients, councils and major infrastructure projects. One-team, high-performing culture.
Reports to:
National HR Manager.
Direct reports:
none.
Location:
VIC (blank on the PD; site to confirm).
Purpose:
supports effective HR practice across the business with a strong focus on leadership capability, employee training and development, performance management and driving accountability. Partners with managers and operational leaders so they can lead, develop and manage their teams; establishes structured training and development plans; supports the rollout of an improved training and learning management system; and gives hands‑on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including employment compliance.
Key responsibilities:
- Coach and support managers to effectively lead their teams, manage performance and take accountability for people-related matters.
- Identify leadership capability gaps and implement practical management training and development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain structured employee training and individual development plans.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing management of a new employee training and learning management system.
- Identify training needs, coordinate learning opportunities and monitor training compliance and completion.
- Drive consistent performance management practices, including probation reviews, performance appraisals and improvement plans.
- Provide HR advice and support across employee relations, workplace matters, policies and employment compliance.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning and internal career development opportunities.
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to HR processes, systems and employee development practices.
- Work closely with managers to ensure agreed actions and development commitments are followed through.
- Strong leadership coaching and influencing skills.
- Ability to drive accountability and challenge managers constructively.
- Sound knowledge of HR practices and employee relations.
- Strong understanding of training, learning and development.
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach with initiative.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Qualifications and experience:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or similar role.
- Experience coaching managers and supporting performance management processes.
- Experience developing and implementing training and development initiatives.
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and Fair Work requirements.
- Experience with HR systems or learning management systems.
- Experience in construction, transport, logistics or a similar operational environment is advantageous.
Level:
a hands‑on Business Partner, not a senior head of L&D. GM or Director level people are likely overqualified.
Screening questions (Lioncrest):
(1) Have you implemented or run an LMS or training system? Which one, and what did you own? (2) Give a recent example of coaching a manager through a performance or accountability issue. What changed? (3) Fair Work and ER depth: what is the most complex ER matter you have handled end to end? (4) Which operational sectors have you partnered (construction, transport, logistics, plant)? (5) Tertiary qualification in HR or Business? (6) Work rights: Australian citizen or PR?
Internal notes from the 29 Oct catch-up (salary, hiring manager, context) are kept in the JO note of 29 Oct and in the jobs/HRBP_LD.md file.
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HR Business Partner (L&D) VIC in Melbourne employer: The Recruitment Org LLC
Join a long-established leader in materials management and plant hire in South-East Melbourne, where you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic sales team and shape innovative strategies in a supportive and accountable work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a chance to work with Tier 1 clients on key infrastructure projects, ensuring meaningful contributions to the community while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.
