Clarity Partners is proud to be working with a leading global provider of innovative equipment and services for the mining and industrial sectors, a company that delivers safe, productive, and sustainable solutions while supporting operations across Australia and worldwide through advanced technologies and a people-first culture.

About The Role:

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to play a critical role in supporting operations across the organisation’s manufacturing and kinetic-focused environments. This is a hands-on, operationally aligned role, suited to an experienced HR generalist who thrives in fast-paced, industrial settings while also contributing to national projects and strategic initiatives.

You will be responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle – from workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management, through to leadership development and cultural initiatives. As a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will help build capability, improve processes, and deliver best-practice HR support that drives long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior and operational leaders to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including investigations and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, modern awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational design.
• Lead and deliver HR programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Use HR metrics and data to influence business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to national HR projects and change initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and capability development within manufacturing and kinetic teams.

About You:

You are a confident and capable HR professional with strong experience in manufacturing, kinetic, or industrial environments. You thrive in operationally focused HR, balancing the ability to handle day-to-day employee matters with contributing to broader strategic initiatives.

• Proven experience in a senior HR generalist or business partnering role within the resources, OEM, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, modern awards, and industrial agreements.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical skills and confidence using HR metrics to drive decision-making.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline (preferred).

Why this role?

• Competitive salary package + yearly bonus.
• Flexible work arrangements (9-day fortnight or 2 days WFH).
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks, including for non-primary carers).
• Company-paid income protection and above-NES long service leave entitlements.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile industry events (AusIMM, WIMWA).
• Free on-site parking and a collaborative, supportive team culture.

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