Human Resources Business Partner

The Next Step

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • HR Business Partner - Generalist | Manufacturing & Growth-Focused Environment
We are partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer known for innovation and quality. With a strong national presence and exciting growth on the horizon, this organisation is expanding its footprint and investing in its peopleAs the business continues to grow, an exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their Melbourne-based People & Culture team. Reporting to a supportive and down-to-earth People & Culture Lead, this role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape people practices across a national, multi-site workforce.This is a hands-on, true generalist role covering the full employee lifecycle across both blue- and white-collar functions. You’ll work closely with leaders to build capability, drive culture, manage risk, and support a fast-growing workforce. You’ll also lead and support a newly appointed HR Coordinator, fostering their growth and development.Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with business leaders on all things people: workforce planning, ER/IR, change, and engagement
  • Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, and employment legislation
  • Lead recruitment processes and identify smarter ways to attract and assess talent
  • Support L&D coordination and contribute to enterprise-wide culture initiatives
  • Oversee quarterly engagement reporting and action planning
  • Drive continuous improvement in systems, compliance, and workforce governance
  • Guide and support a junior HR Coordinator while maintaining your own growth path
About You
  • Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally with 12+ months in a HR Business Partnering capacity
  • Confidence and curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong ER/IR knowledge and the ability to coach leaders through complex people matters
  • High EQ, resilience, and the ability to build trust with a diverse workforce
  • Passion for process improvement, cultural uplift, and genuine employee engagement
  • Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is highly desirable but not essential
What’s on Offer?
  • A career-defining role in a growing business where HR is truly valued
  • Ongoing support from a seasoned, collaborative People & Culture Lead (no micromanagement here!)
  • Onsite role at modern HQ in Epping with free parking
  • National impact across VIC, NSW, QLD, and WA
  • Discount partnerships, novated lease arrangements, and strong internal development culture
  • 8:00am – 5:00pm working hours
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a values-led team that is committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and doing business the right way. If you're a passionate and driven HR professional ready to take the next step in your career — we'd love to hear from you!Reference Number:3949380Date Published:31-Jul-2025Contact Name:Erin HoganContact Email:APPLY NOWAPPLY NOWCREATE ALERTSimilar JobsConsultant Name: Consultant Email: Social AccountsInterested in this job?Save this jobPrint this jobShare this jobSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )The Next Step embraces individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for roles. Please speak to our consultants about any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process.Let’s connectSYDNEYLEVEL 3, SUITE 250 MARGARET STSydney NSW 2000GADIGAL landMELBOURNELEVEL 1, SUITE 3500 BOURKE STMELBOURNE VIC 3000EASTERN KULIN LANDBRISBANELevel 14241 Adelaide stBrisbane QLD 4000YUGGERA LANDQuick LinksServicesThe Next Step acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.

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