Job description

Salary Package circa $130,000 + Super | Canberra | Baseline Clearance Required Hays is partnering with a leading Australian organisation supporting critical national security and Defence capability programmes. We are seeking an experienced People Partner to join a collaborative People & Culture team in a hands-on HR generalist role.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering closely with leaders, influencing workplace culture, and managing a broad range of employee matters within a complex and highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the People & Culture function, you will provide trusted HR advice and support across a designated business area, partnering with managers to drive positive employee outcomes and workforce performance.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to provide pragmatic HR advice and solutions Support employee relations matters, including performance and conduct issues Facilitate conflict resolution and workplace investigations Contribute to workforce planning and talent initiatives Lead onboarding activities and support the employee life cycle Conduct exit interviews and identify workforce trends Provide advice on industrial relations, legislation and policy interpretation Champion employee engagement, culture and workplace wellbeing initiatives Ensure HR compliance, governance and accurate record keeping

About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:

Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Business Partner, People Partner or Senior HR Advisor role Strong employee relations and performance management experience Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline Ability to exercise discretion and manage confidential matters professionally

What's on Offer?

Salary package circa $130,000 + Super Six weeks annual leave Generous employer superannuation contributions Professional development opportunities Employee wellbeing programmes Free on-site parking Stable, long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation

Requirements

Australian Citizenship is essential Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance Full-time office-based role (5 days on-site)

For a confidential discussion, contact Orlena Prosser at Hays below. Orlena Prosser Recruitment Team Manager | Human Resources Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra City ACT 2601 T: (02) 6112 7639 E: Please click here to apply.