Senior HR Business Partner

About Us: 

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day. 

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve. 

About the role: 

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Jemena is a true HR generalist. You'll be embedded into your functional group (Corporate Finance & Digital) as a trusted business adviser and people expert as you pivot from day-to-day governance to initiating people related initiatives. Your functional group will be made up of professional employees predominately based in our Melbourne head office. This position is a 14-month maternity leave cover, starting as soon as possible, with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: You'll be the bridge between our business units and HR, fostering strong relationships and understanding the unique needs of each department. By aligning HR strategies with business objectives, you'll drive performance and enhance employee engagement.
• Deliver HR-Related Projects and Initiatives: From performance management and employee development, you'll help drive the implementation of HR projects and initiatives that support our company's growth and development.
• Drive Strategic People Plan: As a strategic thinker, you'll contribute to the development and execution of our people plans. By analysing trends and identifying opportunities, you'll help shape our workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design efforts.
• Provide HR Advice: Whether it's resolving employee relations issues, interpreting HR policies, or coaching managers on best practices, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, offering expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role within a corporate environment
• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices, with a focus on business partnership and strategic HR initiatives
• Knowledge of Australian Employment legislation and reasonable experience negotiating and interpreting awards, agreements and legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented mindset

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong. 

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.