People and Culture Business Partner at WesTrac

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Policies, Employment Legislation, Industrial Relations, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Performance Management, Restructuring, Investigations, Case Management, Issue Resolution, Union Engagement, Change Management, Diversity And Inclusion, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Negotiation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

About the Opportunity? As a People & Culture Business Partner in a heavy‑industry environment, you will play a pivotal role in enabling operational success through strong people practices. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, you’ll provide practical, solutions‑focused support across the employee lifecycle while also contributing to broader workforce, capability and cultural initiatives. You’ll coach and influence leaders through complex people decisions, strengthen performance and engagement, and help shape an organisation that is safe, capable and fit for the future. Key Responsibilities Provide pragmatic, timely advice on HR policies, procedures, employment legislation and industrial instruments to support operational decision‑making Partner with operational leaders across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce and organisational planning, onboarding, performance management, development, restructuring and exits Manage employee and industrial relations matters end‑to‑end, including investigations, case management, issue resolution and engagement with unions and employee representatives where required Contribute to and deliver People & Culture strategies and workforce initiatives that build capability, reinforce culture and support long‑term organisational sustainability Coach, guide and upskill leaders on day‑to‑day people matters, building confidence in performance management, engagement and effective team leadership Support annual performance and remuneration cycles, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and employee experience Lead change management and communication for people initiatives, with a strong focus on engagement, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable adoption within operational teams Skills and Experience Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related discipline Demonstrated experience as a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner supporting operational leaders within a large, complex organisation (experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, mining or construction is advantageous but not essential) Strong capability managing complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes and workplace issue resolution Experience leveraging HRIS platforms and people data to provide insights and inform decision‑making (SuccessFactors experience desirable but not mandatory) Solid working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and contemporary HR best practice Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, coach and negotiate at all levels A pragmatic, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment Why WesTrac? At WesTrac, we’re Made for More—more opportunity, more growth, and more impact. With a team of over 4,500 people nationally, we’re united by our care for each other, our passion for building a better tomorrow, and our commitment to continual evolution. We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO, dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction. What we offer Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown. Purchased leave program and RDO options available. Health & Wellness – Discounted Health Insurance, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family. Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus for applicable roles Additional Perks – Free parking, onsite café, bootcamp and yoga available at certain locations Apply Now If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your resume for consideration via the link. For further information regarding this role, please contact NSW Recruitment on 1300 797 028 Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check & Medical as part of the recruitment process. At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.

Responsibilities

The Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor, providing practical, solutions-focused support across the employee lifecycle, including managing complex people decisions and strengthening performance and engagement. Key duties involve advising on HR policies, managing employee/industrial relations end-to-end, and contributing to People & Culture strategies.