At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with leaders to provide practical HR advice and support the employee lifecycle.
- Company: Purpose-led organisation making a genuine difference in the community.
- Benefits: Collaborative culture, varied hands-on role, and close to home in Melbourne's north-west.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building trusted relationships and influencing workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Strong HR generalist experience with excellent stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking to use your expertise in a role with genuine purpose? We're partnering with a community-focused organisation in Melbourne's north-west seeking a passionate HR professional to join their collaborative People & Culture team. This is an opportunity to build trusted relationships with leaders, navigate complex people matters and make a meaningful impact on both employees and the wider community.
This is a hands-on, operational HR Business Partner role where you'll support a dedicated client group across the full employee lifecycle. Working in a dynamic, people-first environment, you'll partner closely with leaders, provide practical HR advice and help foster a positive workplace culture.
About the Role
As a trusted HR Business Partner, you'll:
- Partner with leaders across your dedicated client group, providing practical, solutions-focused HR advice and becoming their trusted people adviser;
- Coach and support managers through performance, conduct and employee relations matters, building leadership capability and confidence;
- Interpret Enterprise Agreements, employment legislation and HR policies to deliver clear, practical and compliant advice;
- Provide guidance on remuneration, classifications and employment conditions across a diverse workforce;
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including employment variations, transfers and changes to working arrangements;
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, delivering responsive HR support that makes a genuine difference to frontline teams;
- Apply your HR expertise to navigate complex people matters while balancing operational priorities with best practice.
About You
You're a confident HR generalist who enjoys partnering with leaders and solving complex people challenges. You build trust quickly, communicate with influence and thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.
You'll Bring
- Strong employee relations experience, including performance management, conduct and workplace investigations;
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements;
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders;
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for supporting people;
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Why Join?
- Join a purpose-led organisation making a genuine difference in the community;
- Work close to home in Melbourne's north-west;
- Become part of a supportive, collaborative and values-driven People & Culture team;
- Build trusted relationships with leaders and have real influence across your client group;
- Enjoy a varied, hands-on HR role where no two days are the same and your work has a visible impact.
HR Business Partner employer: U&U Recruitment Partners
u&u Recruitment Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional growth. Located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages skill development and provides opportunities to work on impactful commercial construction projects across various sectors, including education and healthcare.
