HR Business Partner

THE OPPORTUNITY At Ampcontrol, central to everything we do are our five core values of: Safety, People, Innovation, Customer and Performance. We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to be central in embedding the ‘People’ value through our culture, behaviours, systems and practices via the advice, guidance and the standards you set every day. As a HR Business Partner you will be joining a dedicated and internally respected HR unit within a broader team containing L&D, Recruitment and People Systems functions that are well regarded within the business. Based in Tomago (Newcastle) NSW you will be a proactive business partner supporting our multi-award winning engineering, manufacturing and services operations throughout Australia that operate within a range of market sectors including renewables, energy, infrastructure and mining. WHAT YOU’LL DO You will be tasked with maintaining and expanding the successful HR Business Partner model through delivering quality strategic initiatives, tactical advice and transactional services. Central to this will be supporting our Leaders in achieving their business objectives through optimal employee engagement, performance and behaviour. Some core functions will include: • Full suite generalist HR support • Coordination of key annual HR programs (ie: workforce planning, workforce engagement, succession planning, performance appraisals) • IR Management (including EA negotiations, workforce restructuring and other highly consultative programs) • Grievance management, workplace investigations, counselling/performance management • Policy and process development, implementation and compliance • Specialised stakeholder input into People/HR systems and practices • Organisational design and change coordination What success looks like: • Your customers come to you as a ‘one stop shop’ for HR/People needs and tactical/strategic involvement • Your advice is viewed as professional, practical and useful • Your businesses can show year on year improvement in relation to employee engagement, retention and other core people analytics • Successful project management of People/HR projects and programs • Elevation of our Leaders in their people management knowledge and competence YOU’LL NEED THESE TO SUCCEED • Significant experience in successfully servicing and supporting your customer in a business partnering model • Competent in contemporary HR generalist solutions and support • Extensive knowledge and application of Industrial Relations legislation • Previous experience in successfully managing IR/ER matters including EA negotiation and interpretation and practical application of EAs and awards • Advanced communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) • Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders, ensuring successful relationships are developed and maintained • Ability to work well within a team and autonomously whilst owning your allocated businesses needs • Tertiary qualifications within Human Resources or relevant field