Manager – Hr Business Partner

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are delighted to announce that we are currently seeking applications for Orica’s next Manager – HR Business Partnering  for our AusPac region, the largest region in the Orica business. This critical role has come about due to an internal promotion from the AusPac legal team to the broader AusPac business, recognising the achievements of business partners, who have demonstrated consistent dynamic, strategic, HR and commercial skills. 

This is an exciting and rare opportunity, and the successful person will focus on partnering with the business on complex and critical commercial matters, will be a member of a dynamic, high performing and geographically diverse legal team, and will report into the Regional Head of HR for AusPac. 

As a senior HR professional, you will play a vital role in partnering strategically with and providing guidance to our senior leaders and line managers (both operational and functional) and employees on a range of areas to promote and support workforce engagement, high performing teams, employee relations, talent and development, performance management, and the application of HR Policies and Procedures across Australia. 

This role can be based in either Brisbane or Newcastle.

What you will be doing

Partnering with business stakeholders to deliver HR initiatives that drive improved business outcomes, employee engagement and develop a high performing culture.

Providing expert HR Generalist guidance and strategic project opportunities on diversity and inclusion, workplace conduct, supporting organisational planning and succession planning.

Supporting the business on workplace investigations and outcomes, relevant industrial agreements, union relationships, disputes, and working with our People Services team on policies, procedures and consultative HR support.

Provide advice and support to line managers to assist them to resolve ER issues including performance management and discipline.

Reviews of regional industrial relations trends and the provision of ER/IR advice to the AusPac business.

What you will bring

As a qualified HR professional, you will understand the business partnering model and the value add in delivering this relationship with the AusPac business.

Qualifications in Human Resources or other related disciplines, or substantial experience in a related role is essential.

You will be a confident problem solver and capable decision maker that will have strong communication skills to enable you to identity opportunities and ability to implement change with other stakeholders. 

Sound understanding of HR policy, employment law and employee relations; you will demonstrate behaviours that are aligned with best practice and the Orica charter of values.

Demonstrated previous work experience in a similar role HR Generalist and/IR/ER; as well as working in a complex operating environment.

A willingness to travel on occasion when required.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.