HR Business Partner Australia

Location

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing operational and strategic support to employees and managers on country specific HR matters.
• Align local people strategies with business objectives and growth plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and employment matters.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable employment legislations and HR regulations to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Develop and execute an effective recruiting strategy and facilitate and implement staffing.
• Manage key employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, compensation and offboarding activities
• Coordinate payroll activities with external payroll providers and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Foster a positive work environment in a country with promoting employee engagement

Drive continuous improvement and standardization of HR processes

Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned to support the establishment and growth of the local organization

Tasks

Provide support to employees and managers and steer communication about HR related topics in a country:

Conduct support meetings with employees

• Establish and maintain clear communication channels between HR and employees (e.g., ticketing system, availability)
• Resolve conflicts and provide guidance on employment-related issues
• Communicate during resignation processes and manage related conflicts
• Collaborate with HSE on employee wellbeing and workplace-related issues

Implement the annual compensation review process

• Deliver salary data, tax, social security, entry, and work permit required information for business trips and assignments
• Set up guidelines for Contract Management and responsible for all co-determination and labor law related topics

Develop and maintain contract templates

Clarify contract-related matters

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize individual and collective termination agreements
• Define and implement collective termination processes, including social plan negotiations

Handle labor relations and legal employment matters

Prepare, negotiate, and manage collective agreements

• Define and maintain job titles in alignment with organizational structures
• Work closely with Regional HR Business Partners to ensure overall HR performance in that country