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 HR role, and close to home in Melbourne's north-west.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values equity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while building trusted relationships and influencing workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Strong HR generalist experience and 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
- 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.
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request.
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u's opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.
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.
