Join Our Winning team as a HR Business Partner, responsible for our VIC/TAS/SA/NT/WA branches.

Why Join Us?

Established Legacy: We are a proud family-owned business with 75 years of leadership in the commercial painting industry. Our commitment to delivering high-quality painting maintenance solutions spans diverse projects from heritage-listed buildings to schools and high-rises.

Dynamic Role: This is an exciting generalist position where you will closely collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across multiple branches.

Impactful Work: Your focus will be on fostering a coaching culture and driving ongoing employee development that enhances workplace engagement and performance.

Engaged Workforce: Over the past three years, our annual staff surveys revealed that over 90% of employees would recommend Higgins as a great place to work.

Your Exciting New Opportunity

As our HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with various divisions to execute and support their business plans, with a particular emphasis on workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, coaching, and employee development.

Reporting directly to the GM of Victoria/Tasmania, you will work closely with other GMs and Branch Managers as integral stakeholders in our business.

Key Responsibilities (Next 12 Months):

• EBA Negotiation: Lead the negotiation of a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for our teams in Victoria and WA.
• Recruitment Leadership: Oversee the recruitment and induction processes for key management roles to attract top talent.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders to comprehend business drivers, actively visiting branches to stay connected.
• Talent Development: Identify succession planning needs and competency gaps, creating and overseeing tailored individual and team development plans.
• Training Initiatives: Launch training programs for both blue and white-collar employees, including coaching strategies and an Emerging Leaders Program.
• EVP Collaboration: Work alongside our Marketing team to implement various Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and branding initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Experience: A degree in HR with approx. 10 years of HR generalist experience, with solid expertise in recruitment, onboarding, training, talent management, and compliance.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in a blue-collar/trades environment, with a track record of building trust with management at all levels.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and ensure that HR activities align with overall business goals.

What We Offer You

• A role that positively impacts the lives of over 150 employees.
• Varied and autonomous work environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive Salary package commensurate with experience.
• Additional Benefits: Car allowance, access to an exclusive discounts and rewards program, AHRI membership, external HR training, and complimentary weekly team lunches.

Join the winning team at Higgins, where we value growth, collaboration, and excellence. Discover more about us at www.higgins.com.au

Please note: No recruitment agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergo a National Police Check. We support Equal Employment Opportunities and encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.