Hr Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Business Partner to join a respected organisation in Brisbane, where your expertise will directly contribute to the wellbeing and success of over three million people across South East Queensland. This role sits within a dedicated People, Culture and Safety Group, renowned for its commitment to fostering a healthy, safe, and high-performing workforce. You will be part of a close-knit HR team that values integrity, respect, care, and courage—ensuring every day is rewarding as you help shape the future of the business. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, this position offers you the chance to work with knowledgeable colleagues who are passionate about making a positive impact. Flexible working opportunities and generous training support ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally while enjoying the satisfaction of meaningful work. What you’ll do As a Human Resources Business Partner based in Brisbane, you will play a pivotal role in supporting leaders across multiple departments by offering expert advice on a wide range of HR matters. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders such as payroll teams, ICT professionals, HR operations staff, supervisors, contractors, and external partners like recruitment agencies. You will be instrumental in driving initiatives related to workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding new employees smoothly into their roles, managing performance effectively through coaching sessions with managers at all levels—including senior leadership—and resolving complex employee relations issues. By staying abreast of industry developments and legislative updates, you will ensure all HR practices remain compliant while continuously seeking ways to improve service delivery. Your ability to build strong relationships across geographically dispersed teams will be key in embedding yourself as a trusted advisor who champions best-practice HR solutions tailored to meet diverse business needs. Partner closely with leaders across various client groups to provide expert guidance on all aspects of human resources management, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and strategic objectives. Deliver timely coaching and advice to leaders on recruitment, selection processes, performance management, capability development, job analysis, and employee relations matters. Stay informed about contemporary HR practices, industry trends, and legislative changes to provide up-to-date advice that supports compliance and best practice. Advise on operational HR matters such as leadership capability assessment, workforce planning, induction/on-boarding processes, compensation including remuneration and benefits, job evaluations, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, dispute resolution, and investigations. Conduct role evaluations to ensure compliance with industrial instruments and organisational remuneration frameworks while supporting fair and equitable outcomes. Engage proactively with employees at all levels to embed the People, Culture & Safety team as trusted advisors throughout the business. Respond efficiently to ad‑hoc queries from management or staff by providing direct support or referring them to appropriate subject‑matter experts as needed. Ensure strict adherence to all work health and safety protocols as well as quality and environmental management systems in daily operations. Undertake additional duties as assigned by senior leadership in line with evolving business needs. Consistently uphold behavioural expectations outlined in the organisation's Code of Conduct while promoting policies that foster an inclusive workplace. What you bring To excel as a Human Resources Business Partner in this organisation based in Brisbane, you will bring proven experience gained from similar roles where you have provided comprehensive HR support across multiple disciplines. Your background should include not only technical expertise but also exceptional interpersonal abilities that allow you to build rapport quickly with colleagues from varied backgrounds. A deep understanding of employment law combined with practical experience implementing policy changes means you can offer sound guidance even when faced with complex challenges. Your approachability makes you someone others turn to for advice—whether it's helping managers develop their leadership capabilities or assisting employees through sensitive grievance processes. Adaptability is key given the geographically dispersed nature of some teams; being able to travel locally ensures no group feels unsupported. Above all else, your passion for nurturing talent aligns perfectly with the organisation's values‑driven culture focused on respect, care, integrity—and making a real difference every day. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field are highly desirable for this position as they underpin your ability to deliver expert advice across all facets of HR management. A minimum of five years' experience in an HR generalist capacity is essential; prior exposure to business partnering roles will be particularly advantageous for success in this role. Extensive knowledge of relevant employment legislation and regulations is required along with demonstrated experience developing robust human resource policies and improving existing systems. Proven ability to coach and mentor individuals up to Senior Manager level ensures you can nurture talent while supporting organisational goals. Demonstrated skill in interpreting complex legislation, regulations, codes of practice—and translating these into practical guidance for stakeholders at all levels is vital for effective decision‑making. Strong background in industrial relations within dynamic environments is necessary; familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing employment law will enable you to navigate challenging situations confidently. Experience delivering HR services across geographically dispersed locations highlights your adaptability when supporting multi‑site teams. Well‑developed interpersonal skills are crucial for building consultative relationships with diverse professional groups both internally (payroll/ICT/leadership) and externally (recruitment agencies/industry associations). Ability to maintain open communication channels ensures information flows seamlessly between staff members at all levels—fostering trust throughout the organisation. Willingness to travel within the catchment area demonstrates your commitment to providing hands‑on support wherever it is needed most. What sets this company apart This organisation stands out for its unwavering dedication to serving communities across South East Queensland by providing essential services that touch millions of lives daily. The People, Culture and Safety Group plays an integral role in attracting top talent while fostering an environment where everyone feels valued—regardless of their background or role within the company. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around individual needs alongside generous training opportunities that encourage lifelong learning. The culture here is built on mutual respect; staff are encouraged to share ideas openly knowing their voices matter. Environmental stewardship is taken seriously—with ongoing efforts aimed at minimising operational impacts so future generations can continue enjoying local lands. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. How to apply To apply, please click “Apply” or contact Ryan McCarthy for a confidential discussion. About the job Contract Type: Temporary Specialism: Human Resources Focus: HR Generalist Industry: Public Sector and Government Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Mid Management Salary: Negotiable Location: Brisbane CBD Job Reference: 4SG7O Date posted: 3 December Consultant: Ryan McCarthy #J-18808-Ljbffr