HR Business Partner

Work Type:

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

  • 3 month contract supporting multiple blue‑collar sites across Sydney
  • Partner closely with managers and TLs on attendance, misconduct & escalation
  • $50-60 per hour plus super
About them
An established organisation in the transport sector is seeking short‑term HR support in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment where leaders value practical ER advice, on‑the-ground presence and someone who can build rapport quickly across multiple sites.

About the role
This is a 3 month contract supporting several key Sydney locations, including Pyrmont, Randwick and Rosehill/Parramatta. You’ll be the in-person HR presence for leaders and staff, providing day-to-day HR and ER guidance across a predominantly blue‑collar workforce.
You will:
  • Partner with managers and team leaders on ER matters
  • Support attendance issues, misconduct, investigations and escalation processes
  • Provide on-site HR support across multiple locations (high travel component)
Please note: Transport is not covered — you must have your own car.

About you
You will be a confident HR generalist with strong ER capability and a practical, on-the-ground approach.
We’re looking for someone with:
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a similar HR Advisor or Junior HRBP role
  • Experience supporting blue‑collar or industrial workforces
  • Understanding of Enterprise Agreements
  • Ability to manage investigations and provide ER guidance
  • Comfort working across multiple sites with significant travel
  • Strong stakeholder partnering skills and willingness to pitch in with admin
  
If this sounds like you, please click “Apply Now”. Or for a confidential conversation please contact Jo McLachlan on jmclachlan@thenextstep.com.au or 02 8256 2514 quoting reference # 4013626.
  

Reference Number:

4013626

Date Published:

03-Mar-2026

Contact Name:

Jo McLachlan

Contact Email:

jmclachlan@thenextstep.com.au


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