HR Business Partner

Prysmian Australia are currently looking for a HR Business Partner, Dee Why/Newington (multi-site).

HR Business Partner is an important business partnering role that support and advise leaders based on in-depth understanding of the operational priorities, business strategy, workforce needs and desired culture. With experience working in fast-paced, production floor-intense environments, this role provides the necessary people tools, policies, programs and guidance to develop leaders, engage the team, manage risk and lift performance.  

Main Responsibilities in the role:

• Coach team leaders in effective recruitment, performance management, team feedback and coaching, and handling of industrial relations issues, disciplinary and grievance processes (including investigations as required)
• Lead implementation of cyclical people management processes (e.g. annual remuneration reviews, performance planning and reviews, onboarding, offboarding, etc.) to optimise rigour and impact
• Identify and track relevant people metrics to gauge health of designated areas and identify corrective actions
• Develop and maintain positive Employee stakeholder group relationships including, Union and site Representative Committee collaboration
• Lead people components of major organisational change (e.g. automation) to deliver growth and efficiencies in designated BU/Functions
• Identify, design and deliver specific interventions to enhance performance, reduce risk, and deliver desired business change and cultural outcomes
• Participate and contribute to the debate on people impacts of business decision-making for designated areas, helping to ensure company goals and team member interests are both addressed

We are looking for the following experience and qualifications: 

• Experience working as HR Business partner to a Plant Manager providing generalist advice and support

• Experience handling a portfolio of operational/tactical HR responsibilities, and partnering with operational (e.g. production floor) and functional (e.g. Finance, IT, etc) business areas

• Knowledge and design of HR systems, policies, practices and emerging trends and technology solutions

• In-depth knowledge of Employment law including interpreting Awards and negotiating Enterprise Agreements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business or Organisational Development or related discipline

• Specialised training in HR domains, including some or all of: industrial relations, total rewards, organisational design, workforce planning, recruitment, leadership and talent management, culture and change management

• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organisations

This is a dynamic role with a large amount of autonomy to make decisions within certain guidelines. You will report to Oceania Senior HR Business Partner and be part of a APAC regional HR community.

The benefits of working with us Working with Prysmian Group means joining a Global family (and one with some great perks):

• Globally supported Sustainability and Diversity Programs (because we care about our people and the environments we operate in)
• An inclusive Employee Share benefits scheme
• A Prysmian Rewards Program (designed to save you money on the day to day)
• A competitive Rem Package comprising of Base + Incentive Component
• Annual Performance and Potential practices ensuring discretionary effort doesn't go unnoticed
• A culture that fosters inclusiveness, teamwork and joint success
• Flexible work practises

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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