Human Resources Business Partner

Description:

Purpose:
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) guides and supports the organization in employee and industrial relations by building and fostering relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders. The HRBP provides integrated HR services and solutions that support the business strategy and enhance organizational capability.

Key Accountabilities:

Information & Business Advice

• Resolve complex queries from employees, managers, or suppliers regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes.
  
• Provide advice on employee relations, performance management, leave management, awards, agreements, and conditions of employment.
  
• Ensure all advice is legally compliant, timely, industry best practice, and adds value to the business.

Employee / Industrial Relations

• Conduct investigations into grievances, performance, and disciplinary matters.
  
• Coordinate employee exits and manage relevant documentation.
  
• Monitor organizational trends in employee relations and implement strategies to address issues.
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, awards, and regulatory changes impacting HR practices.
  
• Review HR policies to ensure relevance, accuracy, and ease of interpretation.

Internal Client Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted business partner, building professional credibility and mutual trust with internal clients.
  
• Support leaders and employees throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit.
  
• Adapt to changing business needs while maintaining high-quality HR service delivery.
  
• Share best practices and coach managers to improve organizational capability.

Strategy & Organizational Capability

• Implement HR strategies for the region and contribute to broader HR objectives.
  
• Support HR services such as Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Analytics.
  
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance HR effectiveness.
  
• Promote a flexible, adaptable, and high-performing organizational culture.

Leadership & People

• Challenge peers or superiors respectfully when necessary and provide constructive alternatives.
  
• Hold self and others accountable for delivering results.
  
• Build collaborative partnerships and proactively seek opportunities for teamwork across boundaries.
  
• Make timely, informed decisions that support organizational objectives.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Take reasonable care of self and others, complying with legislative requirements and IMDEX QHSE policies.
  
• Report hazards, incidents, and quality issues in line with company policies.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify risks and compliance requirements within scope of work.
  
• Promote positive risk and compliance behaviors, leading by example.
  
• Escalate potential non-compliance or misconduct through appropriate channels.

IMDEX Values & Behaviors

• Global Game Changers: Reduce environmental impact, embrace flexible thinking, enable inclusive decision-making, connect expertise to customers.
  
• Forever Curious: Challenge the status quo, encourage creativity, listen to feedback, stay informed of industry trends.
  
• Go Beyond: Deliver positive customer experiences, prioritize needs, collaborate to create value.
  
• Together We Thrive: Take accountability, advocate for safety, recognize achievements, share knowledge across teams and borders.
  

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or similar.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR advisory role.
  
• Experience in the mining or resources industry is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, industrial relations, performance management, and employment legislation.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
  
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all levels.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Ability to work across teams, functions, and geographies in a collaborative manner.
  
• Courage and professionalism in addressing challenging HR matters.