Business Partner - Human Resources

The role

The Human Resources Business Partner works closely with our Cement and Lime business on a range of employee and industrial relations matters, as well as be responsible for supporting the implementation of key People and Culture projects and initiatives.

Based in Munster, WA, at one of our major manufacturing plants and reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the successful candidate will partner with business leaders in locations across South Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales, and Western Australia.

The role will work in partnership with the wider People & Culture Team to leverage group offerings, expert knowledge and provide insightful and constructive solutions/ideas on key initiatives. 

This important role is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, supportive, and inclusive team who have an unwavering passion for supporting our people, creating our 'One-Adbri' culture.

This is a 12-month maximum term contract.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to understand their business and workforce needs
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance employee experience and performance
• Acts as first point of contact for escalation and resolution of HR queries, issues and requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Supports leaders with accurate advice on employee matters
• Conduct end-to-end complex case management
• Participate and facilitate multiple Enterprise Agreement re-negotiations
• Deliver programs at a divisional level in alignment with Group organisational plans and priorities.

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and or/tertiary qualifications in HR or similar highly regarded
• A track record of achievement in a People and Culture business partnering capacity
• Practical experience with collective bargaining and industrial relations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Advanced communication and influencing skills

Our business

Cockburn Cement is the leading Western Australian manufacturer of cement, lime, packaged cement and drymix products. For over 60 years we have played a key part in the development of Western Australia with our products used in infrastructure, residential projects, mining and agricultural sectors.

Cockburn Cement is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

A safe and supportive environment

Cockburn Cement puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and encourages creativity.