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HR Business Partner

About the role

Reporting to the National HR Manager, InfraBuild Manufacturing, we currently have an opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our team based in Newcastle. As the successful candidate, you will deliver on the HR Business plan and interact regularly with the local business leadership team and the broader HR community. 

 

You will be required to:
 

  • Foster strong relationships and deliver HR support and advise across the business;

  • Provide operational HR support and guidance to leaders and employees;

  • Provide support and answer queries from the business related to HR policies;

  • Support managers and the recruitment team to recruit, retain & onboard talent within the Infrabuild guidelines and DOA.

  • Coordinate and manage the resolution of workplace issues, ensuring appropriate consultation and communication with appropriate parties

  • Build and foster positive working relationships with unions 

  • Participate in Consultative meetings & Enterprise agreement negotiations

  • Provide support and participate in projects and HR business deliverables.

  • Provide advice on Enterprise Agreement contents.

  • Create and deliver monthly reporting packages for Leadership team.

  • Participate in and provide guidance around performance management issues.

  • Support the business with their L&D requirements

  • Provide support and guidance with Workforce Planning

  • Interact with broader HR team as required.

  • Assist with maintaining employee records.

 

Ideally, a tertiary qualification in HRM or relevant with a minimum 5 years of experience gained as a HR Generalist and Industrial Relations experience. You are resilient, a self-starter and a result orientated individual.
 

  • Exposure to a blue-collar environment (essential)

  • Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements (essential)

  • Manufacturing or similar heavy industry exposure would be advantageous

  • HR experience in a unionised environment (essential)

  • Effective change management skills and a ‘hands on’ practical approach to HR

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and work with a variety of stakeholders.

  • Solid communication (written & oral) skills & Computer literate, MS Office skills

Key Benefits

  • Leadership: As part of our mature HR model, you will be part of the Newcastle Rod & Bar leadership team, with senior influencing and strategic partnering capability

 

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
 

  • Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).

  • Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

  • Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.

  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

  • Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

  • Employee Engagement: Our annual “Your Voice” employee engagement survey provides our employees with the opportunity to influence the business’s direction and help share employee experiences.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

 

InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally.

Why Work Here?

 We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

 

 

  • Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

 

  • Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

 

  • Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

 

 

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

 

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

 

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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