HR Business Partner

Elevate your career $140,000 - $150,000 inc. superPermanent Full-timeMelbourne hybrid What’s the brief? An established consultancy which operates in the healthcare sector is looking to appoint a Human Resource Business Partner to join their growing HR team.This organisation partners with government on large-scale national programs across evaluation, administration and digital systems. Over the past decade the business has grown significantly, expanding from around 50 employees to more than 400 today. The role will work closely with the Head of HR, acting as a trusted second-in-command across the HR function. It’s a broad generalist position supporting leaders and employees across the business, while also taking ownership of projects and initiatives designed to strengthen people processes as the organisation continues to grow. Is This Your Perfect Match? You’re a confident HR generalist who enjoys variety and thrives in environments where you can genuinely partner with the business.Comfortable advising managers on employee relations, performance management and policy interpretation, you bring a pragmatic approach to problem solving and a calm, solutions-focused mindset. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in small to medium sized business environments, where flexibility, ownership and collaboration are key. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects across learning, compliance, organisational change and HR systems as the business continues evolving. For someone looking to step into a more senior HR position with real exposure to leadership, this role offers strong long-term development potential. Your Role in Action Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across workforce planning, employee relations and performance managementAct as a trusted advisor to leaders on workplace matters including conflict resolution, grievances and policy interpretationSupport organisational change initiatives and operational projects across the businessPartner with the HR Manager to identify trends, risks and opportunities within the workforceContribute to the development and review of HR policies, frameworks and proceduresAssist with HR reporting, workforce insights and data analysisSupport training and development initiatives alongside the L&D functionContribute to HR projects focused on improving employee experience, compliance and systems Your Toolkit Strong experience in an HR Advisor, HRBP, or HR generalist roleStrong knowledge of employee relations, performance management and HR best practiceExperience working within a small-to-medium business environmentConfident interpreting employment legislation, awards and workplace policiesStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environmentExperience working with HRIS platforms such as BambooHR (or similar)