Job description

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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