P&O Business Partner

Responsibilities Working in an organization with a global footprint like DB Schenker, you may from time to time be expected to connect with colleagues & peers by participating in meetings, town halls and working groups that are outside of traditional working hours. With our flexibility policy you will be able to work with your manager & team how you incorporate such attendance into your working week. Partner with the business Director / SLT & business unit to deliver people outcomes across the Employee Lifecyle and support in constructive employee relations. Advise the business on its people strategy, including but not limited to: Identify & prioritise talent opportunities or anticipated challenges, offer action plans to address gaps (e.g., Recruitment, Success Planning, upskilling etc). Support & consult the business in managing transformations, including organisation design aligned to the target operating model and minimizing negative impacts (such IR claims). Build & manage stakeholder relationships, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure People matters are handled promptly, fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements. Manage grievances, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings promptly and with thorough processes in accordance with Legislation and Schenker policies / processes. Undertake Industrial negotiations and processes such as disciplinary proceedings, EBA negotiations and management of all industrial activities for the client group. Act as first point of contact for P&O queries for Managers of the business unit. Apply knowledge of P&O to drive and lead strategic initiatives or projects, ensuring successful execution and outcome. Work closely with P&O colleagues across the business to monitor, review and update all policies in line with current legislation and best practice. Provide an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are aware of their rights and entitlements. Work in partnership with Talent Acquisition Team to source capable talent to business unit both internally and externally. Help to drive organisational performance by driving core business objectives and key global projects. Utilise management information on budget and overall performance to assist the senior leadership team of the business make decisions and assist with the overall running of the business. Consult, advise & coach line managers on performance management, employee relations, resourcing and staff management / development. Ensure any P&O Administrative activities are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner. Support Employee Development & Training by recommending programs, facilitating programs where required and being an advocate of a learning culture. Proven experience managing Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) matters across multiple sites regionally. Strong understanding of regional employment laws and compliance requirements. Ability to provide guidance and resolution on complex ER / IR issues in a multi-site environment. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with competing priorities. No direct public transport access to the site; reliable private transport is essential. Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required. Strong time management and adaptability to changing schedules and operational demands. Demonstrated capability to build relationships with stakeholders across different locations. Experience in implementing consistent ER / IR practices regionally. Qualifications Tertiary studies in a related discipline (i.e. Business degree, HR, Psychology etc). Highly developed ability to build and maintain relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to work independently / autonomously and take responsibility, managing the balance between local and corporate business requirements. Location: Melbourne, Truganina, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr