people & culture business partner.

We are actively engaged with our local Government client in VIC who is urgently looking for a People & Culture Business Partner with significant ER/IR experience, particularly in building performance, coaching managers and case managing under-Performance, disciplinary and associated issues to commence an initial contract for 3 months with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide expert HR advice to help build people management capability across all levels
• Promote the adoption of HR policies, systems, strategies, embedding them into daily operations.
• Provide timely and authoritative advice on ER issues, including performance management, grievances, dispute resolution, and EEO. Undertake investigations and manage casework as required.
• Interpret and apply the Enterprise Agreement, legislation, industrial regulations, and Council policies.
• Support the implementation of new legislation, policies, and Code of Conduct.
• Advise on classification, remuneration, and employment contracts
• Provide data-driven insights to enhance workforce planning and performance.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives under the People Plan.
• Lead and support the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and processes.
• Provide expert advice on ER matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and procedural fairness.
• Manage a portfolio of HR/ER/IR cases within delegated authority.
• Draft correspondence and workplace intervention recommendations.
• Ensure employment contracts, onboarding, and record-keeping are legally compliant.
• Support strategic workforce planning and HR performance reporting for divisional leadership.
• Solve complex HR issues by analysing options and providing sound recommendations.
• Advise on change management and consultation processes required under industrial instruments.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes with professional guidance.
• Encourage early and fair resolution of workplace matters while maintaining confidentiality.

Specialist Skills and Knowledge

• Very good knowledge of the Fair Work Act, other employment legislation, and experience in interpreting and applying Awards, agreements, policies, procedures and other industrial instruments.
• Very good knowledge of Employee Relations, Fair Work Act and interpreting Enterprise Agreements
• Case management experience ideally in a complex and unionised organisation.
• Significant ER/IR experience, particularly in building performance, coaching managers and case managing under-Performance, disciplinary and associated issues.
• Proven ability to act as an internal consultant and advisor, and provide services that meet the needs and expectations of customers.
• A thorough understanding of and extensive experience in contemporary HR practice.
• Strong research, analysis and problem-solving skills to present compelling recommendations and business cases.
• Demonstrated successful experience in counselling and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of performance management systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to influence change.
• A strong track record of demonstrating initiative and flexibility and making a contribution to the team.

Qualifications, Certificates, Licences, and/or Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related discipline with a demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in a HR business partnering model.
• Significant experience in a broad range of HR functions, including ER/IR, at an operational level.
• Proven track record in the implementation of HR policies, systems, strategies and programs.
• Demonstrated success in coaching managers and case managing underperformance, disciplinary and associated matters.

Benefits of Contracting with Randstad:

• Access to benefits platforms with discounts at major retailers
• 3 weekly pay runs
• Exclusive access to roles before they go to market
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling services

If you would like to be considered for these roles, this is a great opportunity to tell Randstad about you. Please click “Apply Now” to submit your current resume.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.