Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a global leader in manufacturing, to recruit an experienced Human Resources Business Partner in 12-month maternity leave cover.

The Opportunity:

• Role: Human Resources Business Partner
• Location: Chipping Norton + WFH flexibility
• Salary: $135,000 + Super
• Industry: Global Manufacturing
• Opportunity: 12 month maternity leave cover

Role Overview:

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment between HR strategy and business goals. Working closely with the HR Manager and broader HR team, you will help develop and implement an HR Operational Excellence Program, while providing expert guidance across employee relations, industrial relations, and talent development

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Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders to translate HR priorities into actionable People Plans, focusing on leadership effectiveness, engagement, and cultural alignment.
• Provide accurate interpretation and application of Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and employment legislation.
• Collaborate with Centre of Excellence teams to ensure employees have the tools, coaching, and development opportunities to succeed.
• Support the negotiation and implementation of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
• Drive performance optimisation through coaching, workshops, and development initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to the rollout of key HR programs and initiatives.
• Engage with regional and global HR teams to support broader people strategies.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist, with a strong background in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and compliance.
• A talent for coaching, dispute resolution, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the business.
• Experience working in blue- and white-collar environments (e.g., construction, manufacturing) with exposure to Enterprise Agreements and multiple Modern Awards.
• A collaborative approach, able to influence and drive outcomes in a fast-paced setting.
• A cultural fit within a Japanese organisation that values respect, collaboration, and long-term relationship building.
• A mindset to elevate HR beyond transactional tasks and contribute to a more strategic function.

Additional Details & Benefits:

• Join a well-established HR team of 8, reporting to the Head of HR.
• Work in a global business with opportunities for regional and international collaboration.
• Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee wellbeing.

To Apply:

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