Our client is a fast-paced, values driven organisation where people and customer sit at the centre of the business. Due to internal secondments and parental leave over the next 12 months, we are seeking experienced HR business partners to provide stability, leadership and strong people support during this time.
With both corporate and operational portfolios available, the business is known for its pace, high expectations and strong internal talent focus. Leaders value practical, confident HR partners who can balance empathy with commercial judgement and aren’t afraid to gently challenge when required.
About the Role
We are recruiting for three 12-month Fixed Term Contract HR Manager roles, sitting across:
- Corporate portfolios supporting functions such as Technology, Finance, Property and Marketing
- Operational portfolios supporting a large, geographically dispersed workforce across multiple states
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, often in parallel
- Coaching and advising leaders on performance management, policy and legislative interpretation
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the business
- Supporting talent initiatives including internal promotion, development and progression planning
- Leading and contributing to people projects (e.g. DEI initiatives, capability uplift, leader tools and guides)
- Managing and developing HR team members in either a direct or dotted-line capacity
- Working effectively in ambiguity and adapting as the operating model continues to evolve
About You
You are a confident, pragmatic HR professional who thrives in a high-expectation environment. You enjoy being close to the business, can juggle multiple priorities, and bring calm, clarity and credibility to complex situations.
You will ideally bring:
- Proven experience in a HR Manager or Senior HRBP role
- Strong end-to-end ER case management capability
- A consultative, influential style with the confidence to challenge constructively
- Experience supporting leaders across different levels and functions
- The ability to work at pace while maintaining sound judgement
- Demonstrated leadership capability, whether direct or indirect
- A mindset grounded in humility, curiosity and continuous improvement
About the Benefits
- 12-month fixed term contracts offering meaningful, visible work
- Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office | 2 days WFH
- Exposure to senior leaders and complex, interesting people matters
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects alongside BAU responsibilities
- Supportive and collaborative People & Culture team
- Onsite parking available, with travel supported where required
About Applying
Please click “Apply Now” to apply for these opportunities. Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Jo McLachlan on jmclachlan@thenextstep.com.au or 02 8256 2514 quoting reference # 4002825.