Full job description

Who are we?

The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised, and localised. At SmartestEnergy Australia, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems. Formed in 2020, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation and SmartestEnergy Limited UK, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us.

We have our corporate office in Sydney CBD and another office in Melbourne. Further expansion is planned for 2026 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

Flexibility is vital to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many ways, including part-time, remotely or a mix of remote/office. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying. When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

This role is based in our Sydney office with Hybrid working arrangement.

Role Purpose

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term position covering an existing team member's maternity leave, working 4 days per week.

The HR Business Partner holds the primary strategic and tactical HR relationship with assigned client groups. He/she aligns and drives key HR polices, programs and processes to support the execution of business goals. The HR Business Partner promotes best practice in people management; drives a high-performance culture and great employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Coverage

• Act as key focal point for client group on all HR matters - providing expert strategic and operational HR advice and guidance
• Identify key business challenges across client groups and provide pragmatic HR solutions
• Act as a sounding board to client group managers/leaders and provide professional advice and coaching
• Promote best practice in people and talent management
• Work within established Company policies and procedures and help business interpret and apply these appropriately
• Optimise the customer experience by offering full resolution of issues on first contact where possible

HR Transformation

• Help implement and shape the HR Transformation Plan and lead the delivery of special projects identified within the Plan
• Drive change within client groups and embed new HR solutions
• Liaison with the wider HR team to share ideas, best practice and contribute towards driving the HR Transformation plan
• Ensure innovation and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes, and policies
• Monitor KPIs within client group such as attrition, sickness, employee engagement and ensure remedial action taken where necessary
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