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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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Why Join Us?

• Work Directly with the CEO & Senior Leadership Team
• Build the Team Behind One of Australia's Best-Reviewed Jewellers
• Shape Recruitment, Culture and People Systems
• Part-Time / Fractional Opportunity (1-2 days per week)

Remuneration will be based on experience, capability and engagement structure.

About SH Jewellery

SH Jewellery is one of Australia's most trusted and best-reviewed independent jewellers, with more than 5,500 five-star Google reviews and over 20,000 couples served. We specialise in premium diamond jewellery, engagement rings, wedding rings, luxury watches, and creating unforgettable VIP customer experiences.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition & Culture Partner to help us attract, hire, develop and retain exceptional people.

The initial focus of this role will be recruitment and talent acquisition, with approximately 70–80% of time dedicated to helping us find and hire exceptional people. As the business grows, the role has the opportunity to expand into broader People & Culture responsibilities.

This role will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to build a stronger recruitment engine, strengthen our culture, improve people systems, and help ensure we have the right people in the right seats as the business scales.

Requirements

Your Role

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across sales, management, leadership and support roles
• Source, screen, interview and assess candidates using leading recruitment platforms, sourcing tools and hiring technologies.
• Build talent pipelines and support future workforce planning
• Improve hiring processes, scorecards, systems and recruitment standards
• Partner with leaders on people-related matters including performance, accountability and difficult conversations
• Help strengthen and evolve company culture, values and team standards
• Support onboarding, employee engagement and people development initiatives
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team on organisational planning, hiring strategy and future capability needs
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